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Italy has officially launched a new licensing regime for online gambling concessions, completing phase-1 of the government’s reorganisation of the gambling sector in 2024. The final approval of Italy’s new licensing regime was documented via the EU’s Official Journal, authorising the Italian government’s procedure to award new nine-year licences for online gambling concessions. Submitted to the European Commission (EC) in …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has highlighted the performance of Maltese land-based and online gaming industries in 2023. Publishing its Annual Report and audited Financial Statements up to 31 December, an overview of the Authority’s accomplishments was detailed whilst offering a medium-term outlook for the future. MGA CEO, Charles Mizzi, commented: “It is not a coincidence that the theme for …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has revealed that 14 operators have achieved its new environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting standard during its inaugural year. The ESG Code Approval Seals were announced a year ago at the launch of the regulator’s voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice, which invited licensees to submit their ESG disclosure returns. In detail, the code …

The European Commission (EC) has extended the ‘standstill period’ for Italy’s new tender for online gambling concessions until 18 November. The decision follows a ‘detailed opinion’ submitted by the government of Malta, raising concerns over the technical and compliance requirements for B2B businesses in Italy’s new licensing framework for online gambling. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) argues that Italy will …

LeoVegas AB has confirmed the inbound appointment of Carl Brincat, former Chief Executive of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), as the new Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Joining in August, Brincat will form part of LeoVegas’ regulatory compliance team led by Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Abby Cosgrave. An expert in all disciplines related to igaming policies, licensing, and the …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has granted a recognition notice to St8.io as the content aggregator continues its global expansion plans. St8 will now be able to provide its platform within the MGA’s framework, marking the latest step in the aggregator’s rapid growth since launching less than two years ago. St8.io CEO, Vladimir Negine, commented: “Receiving this approval from the …

Betby has announced a partnership with Winnerz to provide its sportsbook solution and proprietary esports feed solution to the Estonian online casino brand. The long-term deal follows the provider’s approval earlier this year from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). This allows Betby to provide its esports odds feed – consisting of pre-match and live odds, round-the-clock content coverage, statistics hub, …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has revoked the licence of Tipbet Limited with immediate effect. On 20 May, the MGA cancelled the licence authorisation of Tipbet Limited, reference MGA/B2C/303/2015. Founded in 1995, Tipbet is one of the oldest online sports betting firms, with its headquarters in Gzira, Malta. TipBet operates as a pan-European operator with a presence in the markets …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recognized that, although licensees have a sound understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations, there are still significant gaps that need addressing to maintain a risk-based approach to financial threats. This observation stems from the completion of a thematic review of Malta’s remote gambling sector by the MGA …

The government of Malta has detailed that it has strengthened policy and compliance in the gambling sector to minimize exposure to threats and vulnerabilities stemming from money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF). Measures were outlined by the ‘National Risk Assessment (NRA) on Money Laundering (ML) and Funding for Terrorism (TF)‘, a review of financial risks across Malta’s business sectors. …