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Operators looking to obtain an online gaming licence in Malta are required to satisfy a rigorous application process.

The world has changed a lot in the last twenty years.

Dr Kyle Scerri and Jan Wright discuss how Maltese operators can navigate an increasingly challenging iGaming regulatory landscape, as well as proposing a new way of thinking for EU jurisdictions.

AI is moving. Fast. Too fast for some. Too recklessly for others. In finance, it's approving loans and denying mortgages in the blink of an algorithm.

As communicated by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) on 20th of October 2021, a series of amendments were published in regards to the Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive...

A new gambling legislation, the Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO 92/2014), is to enter into force in Romania on 13th February 2015, after the government approved amendments, right before the end of 2014, to the country's main piece of legislation on gambling, Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO 77/2009).

Welcome to the third edition of our 2025 Legal & Regulatory Updates, where we bring you the latest developments designed to keep you informed and ahead in a fast-evolving landscape. In this issue, we cover...

Malta's legislative landscape underwent significant transformation in April 2026, with new regulations spanning anti-money laundering, gaming taxation, sports club commercialization, and cancer survivor protections. How will these changes reshape compliance obligations for financial institutions, gaming operators, and employers while advancing individual rights and market competitiveness?

Malta is one of the most important gambling hubs in the world, pushing to bring more operators to our shores.

CSB Group assists clients in obtaining a Malta Online Gaming Licence and provides support throughout the whole gaming licence application process.

For those readers unfamiliar with Malta, it's a tiny island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea with a population of approximately 400,000 people.

This second edition of our 2025 newsletter brings you a fresh roundup of legal developments, aimed at helping you stay ahead in an ever-changing environment.

Malta's Tax and Customs Administration has issued new guidance on the VAT treatment transition for gambling and betting services, effective October 1, 2026. The guidance addresses critical compliance considerations for gaming operators as previously exempt activities become taxable, including revenue stream mapping, contract management, input VAT recovery opportunities, and cross-border cost implications.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on how national courts should assess applications for European Account Preservation Orders when creditors seek to recover gambling debts from Malta-based operators.

Dividend income is exempt from Corporation tax.

The practical stakes were considerable. If Rome II applied, Article 4(1) would designate the law of the place where the damage occurred — which, for online gambling losses, would normally be the habitual residence of the consumer.

The momentum of the Maltese economy shows no signs of abating.