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The Malta Gaming Authority signs MoU with the Dutch Gambling Authority
The Malta Gaming Authority (the MGA) and the Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (the Dutch Gambling Authority) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purpose of enhanced cooperation between the two authorities. Thanks to this MoU both authorities will be supporting each other in the sharing of best practices and information in support of their […]
Read MoreThe Malta Gaming Authority publishes Directive on the Key Function of the Prevention of Money laundering and the Financing of Terrorism
In exercise of the power conferred by article 7(2) of the Gaming Act, 2018 (Cap. 583 of the Laws of Malta), the Malta Gaming Authority is hereby issuing the Directive on the Key Function of the Prevention of Money laundering and the Financing of Terrorism (Directive 3 of 2020). From the coming into force of […]
Read MoreCancellation of Authorisation for Join Games Malta Limited (C65829)
The MGA has decided to cancel the authorisation awarded to Join Games Malta Limited (MGA/B2B/321/2016) effective as of 6 July 2020 in terms of regulation 10 of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06) hereinafter “the Regulations”. Join Games Malta Limited is thus no longer authorised to carry out any gaming operations, register new […]
Read MoreFIAU and MGA publish Implementing Procedures Part II for the Remote Gaming Sector
The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (“FIAU”), in conjunction with the Malta Gaming Authority (“MGA”), has today published a revised version of the Implementing Procedures Part II for the Remote Gaming Sector. The changes carried out were rendered necessary to address amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (“PMLFTR”) and to […]
Read MoreCancellation of Authorisation for Watch World Luxury (C82223)
The MGA has decided to cancel the authorisation awarded to Watch World Luxury Limited (MGA/B2C/589/2018) effective as of 28 June 2020 in terms of regulation 10 of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06) hereinafter “the Regulations”. Watch World Luxury Limited is thus no longer authorised to carry out any gaming operations, register new […]
Read MoreThe MGA Publishes its 2019 Annual Report and Financial Statements
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/Authority) is publishing its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31 December 2019, providing an overview of the work performed throughout the year by the Authority. In addition, the report also includes a summary of the performance of the Maltese gaming industry during 2019 and an outlook […]
Read MoreMGA organises webinar entitled, “AML/CFT in the remote gaming sector – trends, typologies and common findings”
The MGA AML/CFT team will be organising a webinar entitled, “AML/CFT in the remote gaming sector – trends, typologies and common findings”. During this webinar, the MGA’s AML/CFT officials shall be discussing common AML/CFT shortcomings in the remote gaming sector and the emerging ML/TF threats and typologies in the wake of Covid-19 and Digital ID […]
Read MoreMGA publishes amendments to its Sandbox Regulatory Framework
By virtue of its nature as a living document, the ‘Guidance on the use of Innovative Technology Arrangements and the acceptance of Virtual Financial Assets and Virtual Tokens through the implementation of a Sandbox Environment’ and the regulatory requirements envisaged therein are subject to be changed from time to time, as may be rendered necessary […]
Read MoreThe Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Gaming Industry in Malta
In April 2020, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), conducted a survey among its licensed online operators to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the gaming sector through its Information & Research unit. The survey covered a number of different areas, including impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Gaming Revenue (GR) or revenue, operating costs and […]
Read MoreThe MGA publishes a Consultation Paper on Suspicious Betting Reporting Requirements & Other Sports Integrity Measures
In August 2019, the Malta Gaming Authority announced the establishment of a Sports Integrity Unit. The Unit’s role consists of the gathering of intelligence and information relating to suspicious betting and serves as liaison with the national platform that is being set up, local and foreign regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, betting monitoring systems, sporting […]
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