By Melanie Porter

Legal

Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy

March 15, 2021

The Times of Malta claims that former MGA CEO Heathcliff Farrugia attempted to obscure the results of a damning investigation into casinos run by Yorgen Fenech, who was recently arrested in relation to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy A recent report by the Times of Malta […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

MGA Appointed Former Chief Legal Officer Carl Brincat as CEO

January 26, 2021

Dr Carl Brincat is the new chief executive officer of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) after its board of governors confirmed his appointment for the role effective immediately. Appointed with Immediate Effect The former chief legal and enforcement officer at the gaming regulator would replace departing chief executive officer Heathcliff Farrugia who announced his resignation […]

By Mathilde Adam

Business

Rootz Unveils Third iGaming Brand: Wheelz Casino

January 17, 2021

On January 13, Rootz launched Wheelz Casino, its third iGaming brand, and announced a collaboration with David Hasselhoff. Rootz aims to ride the wave of its successful Wildz and Caxino platforms. Third Online Casino Brand for Rootz Malta-based iGaming operator Rootz unveiled its third brand, Wheelz Casino, as well as a partnership with showbiz star […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Legal

GWU Industrial Dispute with NetEnt Brought to Successful End, 40 Jobs Saved

December 17, 2020

The GWU has negotiated a severance offer with Evolution over employee redundancies. As a result, the industrial dispute has been resolved and at least 100 employees have been transferred to other jobs. GWU and Evolution Reach a Settlement in Redundancies Case The General Workers’ Union – Malta (GWU) has concluded an industry dispute with Evolution […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Legal

Evolution to Face off in Court with GWU over NetEnt Redundancies

December 11, 2020

The Superior Court of Malta has set a hearing date for December 17 as a response to a General Workers Union complaint filed in relation to Evolution rendering 324 NetEnt employees redundant. Courts to Weigh in on NetEnt Redundancies Case The Superior Court of Malta has issued an injunction that has put a stop to […]

By Mathilde Adam

Legal

FansUnite Receives B2B and B2C Licenses to Operate in Malta and EU Market

December 8, 2020

iGaming operator and provider FansUnite’s subsidiaries Askott Entertainment and E.G.G. have received a gaming supply license and a gaming service license from the MGA to operate in Malta and the EU. New B2B and B2C Offerings in Malta Canadian online casino operator and technology provider FansUnite Entertainment announced Monday it has received approval from the […]

By Mike Johnson

Industry

NetEnt and Evolution to Face Industrial Dispute with GWU

December 7, 2020

The General Workers’ Union announced on Sunday that it is declaring an industrial dispute with NetEnt and Evolution over employee redundancies.   General Workers’ Union to Take Industrial Action with NetEnt and Evolution The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has declared an industrial dispute with NetEnt and Evolution Gaming Group, which finalized the merger of their […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

2019 STRs from Remote Gaming Surpassed Credit Institutions

December 3, 2020

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) in Malta released its Annual Report 2019 showing a continuation of the upward trend in the number of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) since 2010. Led by remote gaming companies’ reports which accounted for 52% of the 2,778 total cases reported to the monitoring body and surpassed credit institutions, the […]

By Jerome García

Legal

MGA Launches Platform for Reporting of Suspicious Betting

November 29, 2020

Malta’s gaming regulator, the MGA has announced the launch of a new online platform that can be used to report suspicious betting activities. The Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism is already live from November 23 and Malta-licensed operators can use it ahead of the planned launch on January 1, 2021. MGA Launches Tool for Suspicious Betting […]

By Mathilde Adam

Business

Malta Gaming Authority CEO Heathcliff Farrugia Resigns

November 1, 2020

Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) CEO Heathcliff Farrugia and chief regulatory officer Karl Brincat Peplow turned in their resignations on Tuesday, the Maltese government confirmed. Farrugia and Brincat Peplow’s Possible Joint Venture Project Mr. Farrugia was appointed CEO of the MGA in 2018 replacing Joseph Cuschieri, who became CEO of Malta’s Financial Services Authorities. He initially […]