Tag Archives: Carl Brincat

MGA takes away Rush Gaming’s Malta licence citing regulatory breaches 

SBC News MGA takes away Rush Gaming’s Malta licence citing regulatory breaches 

Rush Gaming Limited has been ordered to cease operations by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) with immediate effect.  Under the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations, the company is no longer an MGA licensee holder and therefore must halt all of its B2C gaming operations in the country, which include services like online casino and fixed-odd betting, among others. However, MGA …

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Charles Mizzi to take over from Carl Brincat as MGA CEO

SBC News Charles Mizzi to take over from Carl Brincat as MGA CEO

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced that Charles Mizzi will succeed Carl Brincat as CEO. Effective from 26 January 2024, the appointment follows the public call issued on 30 October this year, and the selection process which ensued thereafter.  Mizzi will be shadowing Brincat throughout January to ‘ensure a smooth transition’ at the helm of the Authority. Minister for …

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MGA launches dedicated ESG Code for online gambling

SBC News MGA launches dedicated ESG Code for online gambling

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced a landmark initiative, becoming the first regulatory authority to introduce an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Code of Good Practice specifically designed for the online gambling sector. Hosting a press conference, MGA leadership cited: “The ESG Code seeks to serve as an instrument for self-regulation, helping remote gaming companies align with best practices …

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MGA begins CEO hunt as Carl Brincat confirms 2024 exit

SBC News MGA begins CEO hunt as Carl Brincat confirms 2024 exit

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has formally announced that Carl Brincat will conclude his tenure as CEO in January 2024.  The announcement sees the MGA undertake an executive search to find Brincat’s successor, who has led the Maltese authority since January 2021 proceeding former CEO Heathcliff Farrugia. Prior to serving as CEO, Brincat held several prominent roles within the MGA’s …

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Take a tour around the igaming world at CasinoBeats Summit 2022

SBC News Take a tour around the igaming world at CasinoBeats Summit 2022

CasinoBeats Summit 2022 is set to provide delegates with a whirlwind tour of the igaming world when the Global Casino conference track presents in-depth examinations of the latest developments in both emerging and established markets. The igaming industry conference and exhibition takes place on 24-26 May, when 2,000 delegates will gather at the InterContinental in St Julian’s, Malta to hear …

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Italian sting implicates Malta businesses in money laundering network 

SBC News Italian sting implicates Malta businesses in money laundering network 

Italy’s federal police force has arrested 12 suspects connected to its ‘Operation Game Over II’ criminal investigation of illegal and mafia-associated gambling websites.  A dozen individuals have been charged on counts of criminal conspiracy to carry out the ‘fraudulent conveyance of assets’ through illicit online gambling businesses. Investigators cited that the suspects were processing illegal online wagers via websites belonging …

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