Malta (demo) — gambling regulation

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Malta licenses land-based and online gaming under the Gaming Act (Cap. 583). The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issues B2C and B2B licences that many operators use to serve players across Europe.

At a glance

Legal for players
Players: legal
Licence types
B2C gaming service, B2B critical gaming supply
Who is punished
Licensees in breach of the Gaming Act, unlicensed operators
Penalties
Administrative fines, suspension or cancellation of the licence
Winnings tax
Not taxed for players

Law-change timeline

  1. Lotteries and Other Games Act
  2. Remote Gaming Regulations
  3. Gaming Act (Cap. 583) in force
  4. Bill 55: Article 56A added to the Gaming Act

Regulator

Malta Gaming Authority MGA

mga.org.mt

Sources

  1. Law text Gaming Act, Cap. 583 — legislation.mt · captured
  2. Regulator Malta Gaming Authority · captured

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