KPMG Malta Gaming eSummit Report 2019

The European Commission has designated OpenAI's ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, while Roblox and Reddit have been classified as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. These designations mark a significant development in EU digital regulation, particularly for AI systems, as all three services must now comply with stringent requirements including risk assessments, content moderation, and independent audits within four months.

Paul Micallef Grimaud and Philip Formosa from Ganado Advocates examine Malta's evolving gambling regulatory landscape, covering MGA licensing requirements, cross-border player claims, prediction markets, and the latest gaming tax reforms. Their comprehensive analysis provides essential insights into one of Europe's most established gaming jurisdictions and its regulatory framework for 2026/27.

Bank of Valletta has issued a warning urging customers to be wary of scam phone calls being made by fraudsters pretending to be Bank employees.

Explore upcoming industry events where CSB Group will showcase specialized services across yachting, gaming, and financial sectors throughout 2026. Discover opportunities to connect with experts...

In 2023, as part of the preparations for the application of DORA and the establishment of this oversight framework, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) jointly started conducting...

WH Partners contributed with the Trends and Developments in Malta article to the Chambers Gaming Law 2023 Global Practice Guide. The article can be found on Chambers.com.

CSB Group announces its presence at major industry events throughout 2026, including prestigious yachting festivals in Cannes and Monaco, gaming summits in Lisbon and Rome, and Malta's premier financial services conference. The firm invites professionals to schedule meetings at these venues to explore specialized services across yachting, gaming, and financial sectors.

Malta has established itself as the world's leading jurisdiction for B2B online gaming operators, built on two decades of regulatory foresight, EU credibility, and an unmatched ecosystem of expertise. But what makes this small Mediterranean island the undisputed home for serious gaming suppliers, and can its dominance be sustained as global competition intensifies?

These Guidelines clarify which gambling and betting products qualify as (i) electronically supplied services (ESS) and (ii) streamed and virtual activities.

Over the past 20+ years, Malta has established itself as the pre-eminent European jurisdiction for remote gaming and gambling.

On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published a proposed rule (91 FR 65119; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0529) that would remove...

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a controversial new rule requiring SEVP-certified schools to pay substantial fees—$70,000 for a student's first Optional Practical Training recommendation and $30,000 for each subsequent OPT application, including STEM extensions. With only a 30-day comment period and potential annual costs reaching up to $16.5 billion across nearly 2,500 affected institutions, the proposed regulation is expected to face significant legal challenges if finalized.

On October 23, 2026, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced an investigation into whether the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum...

On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule (Docket No. ICEB-2026-0100) requiring Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified schools to pay...

After nearly four years of court battles, Proposition 22, aka the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, has been upheld by the California Supreme Court.

The SEC has proposed sweeping amendments to expand retail investor access to private market strategies, including changes to performance-based compensation rules for registered investment advisers and modernization of the interval fund framework. The proposals also explore new credential-based pathways for individuals to qualify as accredited investors, potentially opening private offerings to a broader pool of eligible participants.

On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly officially passed the Law No. 122/2025/QH15 on E-Commerce ("Law on E-Commerce"), marking a historic shift in Vietnam's digital economy governance.

If your employees or clients are using AI tools like ChatGPT to prepare for litigation, you need to know this: A Texas court just waded into the question of whether those conversations are discoverable...

This is one of the most significant structural changes to the F, J and I visa categories in decades.

In the last 3 months visa appointment wait times in Brazil have been reduced from 50 days to 15 days in Rio de Jaeiro and to 6 days in Brasilia.