Europe has the world's largest online gaming market by
industry value, with Malta having firmly established itself as the
iGaming capital of the region. Malta's online gaming industry
has grown exponentially in recent years, now accounting for a
substantial part of the economy (more than 12% of GDP).
Malta must continue to enhance its offering to ensure it retains
its competitive edge, having built its success on its first mover
advantage in regulating the industry. This need to invest further
in the sector is particularly relevant as other larger
jurisdictions with greater resources gradually begin to regulate
and focus on iGaming.
To this end, Malta needs to offer a complete ecosystem for
iGaming companies, a fundamental part of which is access to capital
markets funding. The capital markets are essential sources of
alternative financing for businesses, typically providing a cheaper
cost of capital than banks or other institutional lenders, such as
credit or
