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Business
January 24, 2023
Malta Gaming Authority Looks into ESG Code for the Online Sector
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is determined to explore the idea of developing a voluntary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code of Good Practice. This comes as a result of the upcoming requirement for listed companies to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) starting in 2024. MGA: Determined to Add More Transparency and […]
Business
January 17, 2023
Genesis Global License Suspended by Malta Gaming Authority
The sanction from the gambling regulator in the country was announced Tuesday. A statement released by the MGA explains that the suspension of Genesis Global’s license is in effect as of January 16, 2023. MGA Suspends Genesis Global’s Authorization The Authority explained that the sanction was imposed after the company breached the regulations related to […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
MGA Introduces Player Protection Directive Amendments
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Malta’s gambling regulator, introduced major changes to its Player Protection Directive (Directive 2 of 2018). The authority will now require its licensees to monitor markers of harm in order to lower harm rates. Malta’s Regulator Amended Its Player Protection Rules The MGA noted that establishing a safe gambling ecosystem is […]
Business
January 11, 2023
Malta-Licensed Casinos Reach Record Number of Online Players in January-June 2022
The figure reached a new high compared to the H1 2021 decline registered by the same casinos. The same is true when compared to the previous high reached by this indicator in the first half of 2020. What Triggered the Rise in MGA-Licensed Casino Players? The increase in the number of players who preferred MGA […]
Casino
December 23, 2022
Slotegrator Adds Hölle Games Products to Boost Supplier Expansion
As a result, Hölle Games will have the opportunity to significantly grow its footprint across the continent and benefit from Slotegrator’s reach. The studio itself is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority and holds an ISO 27001 certification. Its products are already established in Europe with games such as Höllische Sieben, Fruits, and Jolly Wild […]
Casino
December 23, 2022
BeyondPlay Obtains MGA License and Prepares for Launch with Operators
The news coincides with a confirmation by BeyondPlay that the company has launched a new jackpot engine to help with community-focused products currently in development. The engine will help turn solo gameplay into outstanding multiplayer sessions. BeyondPlay COO Jacqui Gatt hailed the success and said that the company appreciated the recognition granted by the Malta […]
Casino
December 22, 2022
iGG Rolls Play’n GO’s ‘Invading Vegas’ with White Label Solutions Partners
The game is made available through iGG’s White Label Solutions and will give partner operators an immediate content boost. The new sci-fi-themed slot is a one-of-a-kind game that sets the Las Vegas Strip as the place of an outworldly battle with extra-terrestrials invading Sin City to bring around destruction, but also a chance for you […]
Industry
November 10, 2022
MGA Stakeholders to Discuss ITAs, VFAs, and Virtual Tokens
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced it would launch a closed consultation for relevant stakeholders in regard to a proposed policy concerning the use of Innovative Technology Arrangements (ITAs) and the introduction of Virtual Tokens and Virtual Financial Assets (VFAs). The applicable period of the guidance on the use of ITAs and the acceptance […]
Casino
October 21, 2022
BETER Live Secures MGA License to Boost Growth
BETER Live, the live dealer casino division of the namesake developer and solution providers for the iGaming industry, has obtained a license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). This marks an important step forward in the company’s further development as a go-to supplier for operators who wish to implement a compelling Live Casino offer to […]
Casino
October 10, 2022
MGA Urges Consumers to Avoid Services via Illegal Operators
The gambling regulator in Malta, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), issued a statement warning about gambling operators that offer their services to customers illegally. Illegal Operators Offer Services to Customers in Malta Last week Friday, the MGA warned the public about nearly two dozen websites that operate illegally. Among the domains of the websites can be found multiple different […]