ArticleThe MGA Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With The MBRThe Malta Business Registry (MBR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). MaltaGovernment, Public SectorGVZH Advocates
ArticleCOVID-19: MGA Issues Social Responsibility WarningAmidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malta Gaming Authority (‘MGA') has issued further communication to its licensees.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGTG Legal
ArticleFirst Hall Civil Court Refuses The Recognition And Enforcement Of Austrian Player Claims As Manifestly Contrary To Maltese Public PolicyIn two decisions given by Judge Francesco Depasquale, earlier this morning in the names European Lotto and Betting Limited vs Philip Wahl nomine.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFenech & Fenech Advocates
ArticleLGA Consultation On Digital Games Of Skill With PrizeThe Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has asked for feedback on digital games of skill with prizes via distance communication, which are offered commercially.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCSB Group
ArticleMalta Gaming Authority Notifies European Commission Of Skill Games RegulationsFollowing the publication of the Fantasy Sports (Exemption) Regulations, the Malta Gaming Authority has established its intention to introduce legislation in order for certain skill games to be regulated.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFenech & Fenech Advocates
ArticleMalta – A ‘Giant’ Amongst Remote Gaming JurisdictionsParliamentary Secretary for competitiveness and economic growth Jose Herrera has recently described Malta as being a "giant amongst remote gaming jurisdictions."MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCSB Group
ArticleMaltese Privatisation Unit Issues Request For Proposals For A Concession To Open And Operate A Casino In MaltaThe Malta Privatisation Unit issued a Request for Proposals on the 17th February 2021 pursuant to which it announced that it will be accepting bids...MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleMGA Extends Deadline For The Submission Of Audited Financial StatementsOn the 26th March 2020 the Malta Gaming Authority ("The MGA") issued a circular to licensees regarding the submission of audited financial statements.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGTG Legal
ArticleMonthly Tax And Players' Liability ReportThe Monthly Tax and Players' Liability Report is to be compiled by licencees on a monthly basis, reporting on players' funds, dormant accounts and tax due per licence. MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCSB Group
VideoSiGMA TV Executive Interview With James Scicluna (Video)Malta is currently one of the largest online gambling jurisdictions and a popular location for gambling sites to seek licensing.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWH Partners
VideoThe Future Of Malta's Gaming Industry With Carl Brincat, CEO At MGA | SiGMA Podcast, Hosted By Joseph F Borg (Video)For our first episode, Joseph welcomes Carl Brincat, CEO of the Malta Gaming Authority, for an insightful discussion on the future of Malta's iGaming industry.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWH Partners
ArticleUnited States Supreme Court Allows States To Legalize Sports Betting.In a landmark decision delivered on Monday 14th May 2018, the United States Supreme Court struck down a federal law that has banned gambling on sporting events in most states.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDF Advocates
ArticleUnauthorised Gaming Service Fined A Record €2.34 Million By MGA.The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has imposed a €2.34 million financial penalty to Blackrock Media Limited for operating a gaming service without the necessary authorisation. Silvio Schembri,MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDF Advocates
ArticleFantasy Sports Exempt From Licensing Requirements In MaltaAs from the 1st August, 2016, fantasy sports has been deemed to be an activity which is exempt from the requirement to obtain a remote gaming licence in Malta.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFenech & Fenech Advocates
ArticleMGA Issues Commercial Communications Guidelines And Announces The Establishment Of The Commercial Communications CommitteeThe MGA has announced the establishment of the Commercial Communications Committee which will be entrusted with reviewing commercial communications and assessing and determining commercial communication complaints. MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWH Partners
ArticleAnnouncement From Curaçao GCB: The Deadline For Applications By Sublicensees On The GCB Portal Has Been Extended To April 30th 2024The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has become aware of certain difficulties which sublicensees have been facing in advance of the deadline of March 31st 2024...MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCSB Group
ArticleCSB Advocates Holds Successful Seminar In ‘Practical Aspects Of Employment, Privacy Law In The iGaming Industry'Rules, regulations and practice surrounding the iGaming industry change regularly and rapidly, particularly in the areas of employment and privacy.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCSB Group
ArticleGaming Accounts For 10% Of GDPA Responsible Gaming Foundation was formally set up today by the government and the Gaming Authority. MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCapstone Group
PodcastiGaming In Malta – A Conversation With The MGA CEO (Podcast)In this episode of Law Booth, Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) CEO Charles Mizzi, alongside Fenech & Fenech Advocates' Partners Antonio Ghio and Thomas Bugeja...MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFenech & Fenech Advocates
ArticleMalta Gaming Authority Launches VFA/DLT Sandbox EnvironmentThe first phase of the Malta Gaming Authority's (MGA) sandbox environment was launched on 1 January 2019, for the purpose of accepting virtual financial assets (‘VFA') and virtual tokens as valid consideration for the participation in licensed games.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGVZH Advocates