The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has reiterated the government’s long-held viewpoint that international opposition to its ‘Bill 55’ legislation violates the principles of free trade across the EU. Introduced in 2023, Article 56A of Malta’s Gaming Act, commonly known as Bill 55, has been controversial. The Bill is essentially protectionist in nature, serving to safeguard Malta’s extensive gaming industry against …
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Malta’s gambling regulator calls out false licence claims
Malta’s gambling regulator, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), has officially distanced itself from operator casinowinner.io. In a comment published on the MGA’s website, the authority referred to statements made by the operator that it is a Maltese licence holder. “Any reference to the MGA and/or gaming licence/s said to be issued by the Maltese Authority, as stated by casinowinner.io/, is …
Read More »Germany-Malta lawsuit to be ruled on by the EU in July
A lawsuit initiated by a German player against Malta-based Lottoland has reached the halls of the European Court of Justice. The details around Case C-440 were laid out in front of the jurors in Luxembourg, who had to go all the way back to 2021 in order to get the full picture. That’s when a German player took Lottoland to …
Read More »SBC Summit Malta: Empowering Affiliates with Strategy & Market Insight
As affiliates strive to expand their reach and build deeper player connections, SBC Summit Malta offers the ultimate platform to learn how to diversify marketing channels, gain access to game-changing technologies, and strengthen their market position. Education will be a key pillar of the event, with 250 industry experts taking the stage to share their insights. The dedicated ‘Affiliation’ conference …
Read More »Casino Innovation to Take Center Stage at SBC Summit Malta
SBC Summit Malta, formerly the CasinoBeats Summit, will build on its strong foundation in casino innovation, providing 5,500 attendees with a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, technological advancements, and strategies shaping the casino industry’s future. The dedicated ‘Casino Product Excellence’ conference track will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at the InterContinental Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta, kicking off …
Read More »SBC Summit Malta To Cover Full Betting & Gaming Spectrum
SBC Summit Malta is expanding its educational programme to include in-depth explorations of sports betting, payments, and other key topics, ensuring a comprehensive reflection of the challenges and opportunities shaping the European betting and gaming industry. Evolving from its predecessor, CasinoBeats Summit—renowned for its acute focus on game design, affiliation, and marketing— the rebranded SBC Summit Malta will now also …
Read More »Digitain’s Ani Mkrtchyan: our Malta hub is a springboard for regulated European success
Last month, in the build up to ICE, Digitain issued two press releases which signalled to the industry media exactly what one of the group’s core focuses would be in 2025. The Armenia-based provider of sports betting and igaming technology solutions hired Aida Vardanyan to the role of CEO for Digitain Malta, while Gil Soffer was promoted from his previous …
Read More »Betsson bolsters Executive Team with Svensson & Saliba
Betsson AB has expanded its C-level executive team by adding two-new leadership roles focused on strengthening the global operations of the Stockholm-listed online gambling group. The decision sees Betsson expand its executive team to five C-level members led by President and Group Chief Executive, Pontus Lindwall. Jesper Svensson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Operations (CEO of Operations), and …
Read More »2024 Delasport recap: a year of immersive innovation
Rosaire Galea Cavallaro, VP Of Business Development at Delasport, and CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz look back on a year of significant development and progress for the company, with some notable highlights along the way. It is exciting to state that the igaming industry is still growing worldwide, and it is ever more demanding. It continued its rapid transformation in 2024, …
Read More »Tim Vindehall returns to Enteractive to drive sales
Enteractive has announced the appointment of Tim Vindehall as Head of Sales. The Malta-based provider praised Vindehall for having over a decade of experience in sales and business development. He will now be responsible for further strengthening Enteractive’s B2B operator partnerships and continuing the company’s trajectory of growth in the global online gambling industry. Andrew Foster, Chief Business Development Officer, …
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