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Malta: gambling regulation and licensing

Republic of Malta

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Regulator
Malta Gaming Authority · Directory profile
Headline tax
15% GGR
Licence required
Yes
Last verified
14 Oct 2026

Summary

Malta is Europe's main licensing hub for online gambling rather than a large consumer market. The Malta Gaming Authority licenses operators and suppliers under the Gaming Act (Chapter 583), in force since 1 August 2018. One B2C gaming service licence can cover four game types: casino games and lotteries, fixed-odds betting, peer-to-peer games such as poker, bingo and betting exchanges, and controlled skill games including fantasy sports. Suppliers need a separate B2B critical gaming supply licence. Licences run for ten years, applicants must be established in the European Economic Area, and operators licensed elsewhere in the EU or EEA can use a recognition notice instead. Since 1 October 2026 gaming tax on play by players in Malta is 15% of gaming revenue for casino-type games and 10% for betting, peer-to-peer and skill games, replacing a flat 5%; play by players abroad is not taxed. The same day the VAT exemption for gambling narrowed to forms approved by the Minister. B2C licensees also pay a €25,000 fixed annual fee and a compliance contribution banded on all their gaming revenue, capped at €375,000 to €600,000 per licence period depending on game type. At the end of 2025 there were 302 online licences, 131 B2C and 171 B2B, and B2B now outnumbers B2C. National Lottery plc holds an exclusive concession for lottery games to 2032, but not for online lotteries. Article 56A, added in 2023, bars actions in Malta that challenge the legality of MGA-licensed services and requires Maltese courts to refuse to enforce foreign judgments on them. In April 2026 the EU Court of Justice ruled that EU law does not stop players in other member states suing Malta-licensed operators to recover stakes. The EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation applies from July 2027.

Common pitfalls

Treating an MGA licence as a passport to other EU markets: the EU Court of Justice confirmed in 2026 that member states may require their own licence and that players there may sue to recover stakes. Reading the gaming tax as the whole cost: the 15% and 10% rates apply only to play by players in Malta, but the compliance contribution is charged on all gaming revenue under the licence. Quoting the old flat 5% rate, which was replaced on 1 October 2026. Reading the 13.8 million active accounts as a Maltese figure: it counts accounts on MGA-licensed websites worldwide. Assuming a national online self-exclusion register: self-exclusion is per operator, and the Player Protection Directive notes the absence of a unified database.

Key facts

Regulator
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
Regulator type
Dedicated regulator
Headline tax
15% GGR
Licence required
Yes
Minimum age
18+
Tax base
Since 1 October 2026 (L.N. 84 of 2026) gaming tax is charged by game type on gaming revenue from players in Malta: 15% for Type 1 games (casino-type games, lotteries and other games of chance against the house decided by a random generator) and 10% for Type 2, 3 and 4 games (fixed-odds betting, peer-to-peer games such as poker, bingo and betting exchanges, and controlled skill games). Play in controlled gaming premises and at lawfully classified junkets is taxed at 5%. The 15% Type 1 rate is shown as the headline rate. Gaming revenue is stakes, including bonuses comprised in stakes, less player winnings and those bonuses; for Type 3 and Type 4 games, the commission, charge or tournament fees. For remote gaming the test is whether the player is established, has a permanent address or usually resides in Malta. Revenue from players outside Malta is outside the gaming tax. Tax is paid to the MGA monthly with a return by the 20th day of the following month (S.L. 583.10, regs 2, 3, 6 and 7). The rates replace a flat 5% and the separate levy on gaming devices.
Capital
Valletta
Currency
EUR
Official languages
Maltese, English

How to get a gambling licence in Malta

The regulator is the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

We record 3 licence types for Malta.

For the B2C Gaming Service Licence, the application fee is €5,000 and the annual fee is €25,000.

Applications
Accepted on a rolling basis
Headline tax
15% GGR (see Taxation for the full position)

Licence fees in Malta

Licence typeApplication feeAnnual feeTerm
B2C Gaming Service LicenceNon-refundable fixed annual licence fee of €25,000 (€10,000 where only Type 4 games are offered), plus a compliance contribution on gaming revenue in bands per game type, with a minimum and maximum per licence period: Type 1 from 1.25% on the first €3 million down to 0.40% (€15,000 to €375,000); Type 2 from 4.00% down to 0.40% (€25,000 to €600,000); Type 3 from 4.00% down to 0.40% (€25,000 to €500,000); Type 4 from 0.50% rising to 2.00% (€5,000 to €500,000).€5,000€25,00010 years
B2B Critical Gaming Supply LicenceAnnual licence fee by revenue: €25,000 up to €5 million, €30,000 up to €10 million and €35,000 above; €10,000 where only Type 4 supplies are provided; €3,000 or €5,000 for suppliers only of regulatory record and control-system software (S.L. 583.03, Second and Third Schedules). No compliance contribution.€5,000Not yet verified10 years
Recognition noticeRecognition notice fee of €5,000 a year, payable in advance (S.L. 583.03, Fourth Schedule, under S.L. 583.05, reg. 22).Not yet verified€5,000Valid for as long as the underlying foreign licence remains active

Built from the record on this page, last verified 14 Oct 2026. The Licensing and Taxation sections carry the full detail and sources.

Licensing

Licence required
Yes
Application window
Rolling
Local establishment required
Not yet verified
Local server required
Not yet verified
Active licences
302 (as of 31 Dec 2025)
Certification requirements
Games must be approved or recognised by the MGA before they are offered (S.L. 583.05, reg. 3(2)). Named key functions, including chief executive, compliance, AML, finance, technology and internal audit, need an MGA key function certificate (reg. 23 and Fourth Schedule). Licensees must keep a live or real-time mirror server of essential regulatory data accessible to the MGA (Directive 3 of 2018, art. 17(4)).
Barriers to entry
Applicants must be established in the European Economic Area (S.L. 583.05, reg. 10) and pass fit and proper checks on owners, directors and key persons. In 2025 the MGA received 38 new licence applications and issued 19 licences, 12 of them B2B; 11 applications were rejected, withdrawn or cancelled. At the end of 2025 there were 302 online licences held by 294 companies: 131 B2C and 171 B2B.

Licence types

  • B2C Gaming Service Licence

    Scope
    Offering gaming to players: Type 1 casino games and lotteries, Type 2 fixed-odds betting, Type 3 peer-to-peer games such as poker, bingo and betting exchanges, and Type 4 controlled skill games. One licence can cover several game types; a corporate group may hold a single group licence.
    Term
    10 years
    Application fee
    €5,000
    Annual fee
    €25,000
    Fee basis
    Non-refundable fixed annual licence fee of €25,000 (€10,000 where only Type 4 games are offered), plus a compliance contribution on gaming revenue in bands per game type, with a minimum and maximum per licence period: Type 1 from 1.25% on the first €3 million down to 0.40% (€15,000 to €375,000); Type 2 from 4.00% down to 0.40% (€25,000 to €600,000); Type 3 from 4.00% down to 0.40% (€25,000 to €500,000); Type 4 from 0.50% rising to 2.00% (€5,000 to €500,000).
    Renewal terms
    Renewal fee of €5,000; renewal depends on continued compliance and may be refused if contrary to public interest or policy (S.L. 583.05, reg. 6).

  • B2B Critical Gaming Supply Licence

    Scope
    Supply and management of material elements of a game, and of software or control systems that generate, capture or process essential regulatory records.
    Term
    10 years
    Application fee
    €5,000
    Fee basis
    Annual licence fee by revenue: €25,000 up to €5 million, €30,000 up to €10 million and €35,000 above; €10,000 where only Type 4 supplies are provided; €3,000 or €5,000 for suppliers only of regulatory record and control-system software (S.L. 583.03, Second and Third Schedules). No compliance contribution.
    Renewal terms
    Renewal fee of €5,000.

  • Recognition notice

    Scope
    For a person offering licensable games in or from Malta under an authorisation from another EU or EEA member state, or a state the MGA deems to offer largely equivalent safeguards; it has the same effect as an MGA authorisation.
    Term
    Valid for as long as the underlying foreign licence remains active
    Annual fee
    €5,000
    Fee basis
    Recognition notice fee of €5,000 a year, payable in advance (S.L. 583.03, Fourth Schedule, under S.L. 583.05, reg. 22).
    Renewal terms
    Subject to annual maintenance checks by the MGA.

Taxation

Headline GGR tax
15% GGR
Effective date
1 Oct 2026
VAT treatment
From 1 October 2026 (L.N. 86 of 2026) the VAT exemption in item 9 of Part Two of the Fifth Schedule to the VAT Act (Cap. 406) covers only betting, lotteries and other forms of gambling approved by the Minister responsible for finance. Supplies outside the approved categories fall within VAT where supplied in Malta, under the place of consumption rules. The MGA and the tax administration said the narrower exemption gives operators a right to recover eligible input VAT. The approved categories are set out in guidelines of the Malta Tax and Customs Administration.
Tax base
Since 1 October 2026 (L.N. 84 of 2026) gaming tax is charged by game type on gaming revenue from players in Malta: 15% for Type 1 games (casino-type games, lotteries and other games of chance against the house decided by a random generator) and 10% for Type 2, 3 and 4 games (fixed-odds betting, peer-to-peer games such as poker, bingo and betting exchanges, and controlled skill games). Play in controlled gaming premises and at lawfully classified junkets is taxed at 5%. The 15% Type 1 rate is shown as the headline rate. Gaming revenue is stakes, including bonuses comprised in stakes, less player winnings and those bonuses; for Type 3 and Type 4 games, the commission, charge or tournament fees. For remote gaming the test is whether the player is established, has a permanent address or usually resides in Malta. Revenue from players outside Malta is outside the gaming tax. Tax is paid to the MGA monthly with a return by the 20th day of the following month (S.L. 583.10, regs 2, 3, 6 and 7). The rates replace a flat 5% and the separate levy on gaming devices.

Scheduled changes

  • 15% of gaming revenue for Type 1 games; 10% for Types 2, 3 and 4 from 1 Oct 2026
    In force

    Gaming tax by game type replaces the flat 5% gaming tax and the levy on gaming devices (Gaming Tax (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, L.N. 84 of 2026); controlled gaming premises and junkets 5%

  • Gambling supplies outside the approved categories within VAT where supplied in Malta from 1 Oct 2026
    In force

    VAT exemption for gambling narrowed to betting, lotteries and other forms of gambling approved by the Minister (L.N. 86 of 2026)

Earmarked levies

  • Compliance contribution (B2C licences): Banded percentage of gaming revenue generated under the licence, by game type: 1.25% falling to 0.40% for Type 1, 4.00% falling to 0.40% for Types 2 and 3, 0.50% rising to 2.00% for Type 4, with annual minimums and maximums (Malta Gaming Authority)
  • Studio broadcasting levy: Fixed €3,000 a year, paid in advance, for critical gaming supply licensees using premises in Malta as a studio to film or broadcast a gaming service. From 1 October 2026 it replaces the levy on gaming devices in premises (formerly 30%, 12.5%, 15% or 2.5% of device gaming revenue) and the €500 studio levy (Malta Gaming Authority)
  • Social Causes Fund (Responsible gaming endeavours and other good causes; National Lottery plc contributed €635,818 in 2025)

Compliance

Minimum age
18+
National self-exclusion
Not yet verified
KYC timing
Registration before any gaming; customer due diligence when transactions reach €2,000.
AML regime
Gaming licensees carry out a relevant activity under the PMLFTR (S.L. 373.01), made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (Cap. 373), and are subject persons. Each licensee needs an approved key function holder for the prevention of money laundering. In 2025, 21 AML/CFT compliance examinations were concluded, the FIAU imposed remediation and administrative measures totalling just under €26,500 on one licensee, and three more licensees were subject to remediation measures.
AML supervisor
Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), with the MGA conducting examinations on its behalf
Deposit limits
B2C licensees must offer deposit limits and, or wagering limits, and must ask online players before their first deposit whether they want to set them. Tighter limits apply immediately; looser limits only after 24 hours (Directive 2 of 2018, art. 14).
Loss limits
Optional: licensees may also offer loss limits (Directive 2 of 2018, art. 14(2)).
Session limits
Optional time or session limits; remote operators of random-outcome house games must let players set a reality-check alert at chosen intervals, which suspends play and shows time spent, amounts wagered and wins and losses (Directive 2 of 2018, arts 14(2) and 18A).
Affordability checks
No statutory affordability threshold. B2C licensees must detect problem gambling using, at minimum, the amount and frequency of deposits or wagers, use of multiple payment methods, reversal of pending withdrawals, communication indicators and use of responsible gaming tools, and must act on it, up to excluding the player (Directive 2 of 2018, arts 17 and 17A).
Central monitoring system
Licensees must keep a live or real-time mirror server for essential regulatory data, readily accessible to the MGA, including physically where applicable (Directive 3 of 2018, art. 17(4)).
KYC requirements
A player must register and hold an account before gaming. Remote B2C licensees must collect at least name and surname, date of birth, permanent residential address and an email or other remote contact, verify them as AML legislation requires, and detect duplicate accounts before activation (Directive 3 of 2018, art. 30). Gaming licensees must apply customer due diligence on transactions of €2,000 or more (PMLFTR, reg. 9).
Stake limits
Not yet verified
Mandatory player messaging
Online B2C homepages must show the licensee details, a sign that underage gaming is not permitted, and a responsible gaming message explaining that gaming can be harmful if not controlled, and must display any MGA seal (Directive 2 of 2018, arts 4 and 5).
Reporting obligations
Monthly returns with payment of gaming tax and compliance contribution by the 20th day of the following month (S.L. 583.10 and S.L. 583.03); player funds reports, of which the MGA received 1,757 in 2025, and suspicious betting reports, 280 in 2025.
Game content restrictions
Free-play versions of licensed games must keep the same technical conditions as the real-money game, and in-game currency must show its real monetary value (Directive 2 of 2018, arts 13B and 13C).

Advertising

Advertising permitted
Yes
Watershed
S.L. 583.09 sets no time-of-day watershed, but sponsorship of or advertising in televised programmes with particular appeal to minors or vulnerable persons is prohibited (reg. 27), and broadcast advertising is also subject to the broadcasting rules on gambling advertisements (reg. 16).
Affiliate rules
The regulations apply to anyone providing a service to, on behalf of or in collaboration with an authorised person (reg. 3(b)), and the licensee is responsible for breaches by third parties unless it shows they acted without its knowledge and it took sufficient precautions (reg. 33).
Sponsorship rules
Sponsorship is limited to text, logo or imagery identifying the authorised person and excludes product placement (reg. 21). Activities whose audience is mainly minors or vulnerable persons may not be sponsored, sponsorship of minors is prohibited, and logos may not appear on merchandise aimed mainly at minors (regs 24 to 26).
Celebrity and influencer rules
There is no specific celebrity rule, but communications must not feature minors or appeal to them, and must not portray gaming as a way to gain recognition or admiration (regs 6 and 20).
Social media rules
Communications on social media accounts of authorised persons or of third parties acting for them are subject to the regulations in full (reg. 13).
Bonus advertising rules
Promotional schemes must not be misleading, must state all material information including wagering and deposit requirements with worked examples, must be expressly accepted by the player, and progress must be visible; digital adverts must put the material terms no more than one click away (regs 29 and 30).
Mandatory warnings
Every commercial communication must show the name of the authorised person and the issuing authority with the authorisation reference (reg. 12), educational responsible gaming messaging (reg. 17), the web address of a responsible gaming body (reg. 18) and, except for sponsorship, the minimum age for the whole of its duration (reg. 19).
Penalties for breach
The MGA notifies the licensee, allows three working days for a defence, decides within ten days and may order modification, retraction or termination, suspend the communication meanwhile and impose administrative sanctions (reg. 32). The Commercial Communications Committee took six decisions in 2025.

Restrictions

  • No person may advertise a licensable game unless the game and the operator are authorised (S.L. 583.09, reg. 4).
  • Commercial communications must be socially responsible and must not suggest gaming solves financial, social or personal problems, is an alternative to employment or an investment, or enhances personal qualities (regs 5 and 6).
  • No commercial communications in public places or on public transport in Malta, except in places frequented mainly by tourists such as airports, seaports, hotels and holiday complexes (not bars and restaurants), gaming conferences, operator premises, and newspapers and magazines (reg. 14).
  • Unsolicited commercial communications are prohibited, opt-out requests must be honoured within three days, and self-excluded players may not be targeted (regs 7 and 8).
  • Communications must not be directed at, feature or appeal to minors or vulnerable persons (reg. 20).

Payments

Credit card ban
Not yet verified
Crypto stance
Not yet verified
Permitted methods
Payment providers notified to the MGA and which the MGA has not told the licensee to stop using (Directive 3 of 2018, art. 45)

Enforcement

ISP blocking
Not yet verified
DNS blocking
Not yet verified
Payment blocking
Not yet verified
App store takedowns
Not yet verified
Administrative penalties
For offences listed in the Third Schedule, a settlement penalty of up to €500,000 per infringement and up to €5,000 a day, agreed as an alternative to prosecution (art. 25(1)); for other breaches, up to €25,000 per breach and €500 a day (art. 25(3)); plus warnings, suspension and cancellation of authorisations. In 2025 the MGA issued 35 cease and desist letters, 22 warnings and 30 administrative penalties totalling €162,520, and suspended one licence and cancelled two.
Criminal penalties
Fine of €10,000 to €500,000 or up to five years in prison, or both; for repeat offenders €20,000 to €1,000,000 or six months to six years (Gaming Act, art. 23).
Operator liability
Providing a gaming service or critical gaming supply that needs a licence without one from the MGA or another EU or EEA competent authority, or aiding it, is a criminal offence (Gaming Act, Third Schedule (a)). Operators licensed elsewhere in the EU or EEA use a recognition notice to offer games in or from Malta (S.L. 583.05, reg. 22).

Notable actions

  • Oddsfly Limited14 Jul 2025

    B2C licence MGA/B2C/260/2014 cancelled after unpaid licence fees and compliance contributions; directed to pay €104,814.52 of outstanding dues

  • Dimsacon Limited21 May 2025

    Recognition notice RN/225/2021 revoked with immediate effect

  • Goldwin Ltd13 Mar 2025

    B2C licence MGA/B2C/533/2018 cancelled; players to be notified and referred to the MGA to withdraw funds

Market data

Figures on this record are drawn from official regulator data.

Online GGR
Not yet verified
Reporting year
2025
Licensed operators
131
Active player accounts
13,791,054

Timeline

  1. 1 Aug 2018

    Gaming Act (Cap. 583) and the Player Protection Directive come into force

  2. 5 Jul 2022

    Ten-year National Lottery licence and concession begin

  3. 16 Jun 2023

    Gaming (Amendment) Act 2023 adds article 56A

  4. 1 Apr 2026

    Legal Notices 84 and 86 of 2026 published: gaming tax by game type and a narrower VAT exemption for gambling, both from 1 October

  5. 16 Apr 2026

    EU Court of Justice rules in Case C-440/23 on a reference from the Maltese Civil Court

  6. 7 Jul 2026

    MGA publishes its 2025 Annual Report: 302 online licences and 13.8 million active player accounts

  7. 29 Jul 2026

    MGA publishes findings of its thematic review on key functions

  8. 18 Sept 2026

    MGA and the Malta Digital Innovation Authority launch the voluntary AI Gaming Charter

  9. 1 Oct 2026

    Gaming tax of 15% on Type 1 games and 10% on Types 2 to 4 replaces the flat 5% and the gaming device levy; the VAT exemption for gambling narrows

  10. 10 Jul 2027

    EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation applies

  11. 4 Jul 2032

    National Lottery Ruling ceases to have effect, unless the concession ends earlier

Outlook

The new gaming tax rates and the narrower VAT exemption have applied since 1 October 2026; the first monthly gaming tax returns at the new rates fall due on 20 November 2026. The EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation applies to gambling operators from 10 July 2027, with a €2,000 due diligence threshold. The MGA consulted licensees in 2025 on changes to the financial requirements in the Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive, which has not yet been reissued. The voluntary AI Gaming Charter launched with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority on 18 September 2026 sets expectations on governance and human oversight of AI. The National Lottery's transitional exemption from parts of the Gaming Premises Regulations ends on 9 July 2027. Restitution claims by players in other member states continue after Case C-440/23, which did not decide how article 56A applies to claims filed after it took effect.

Frequently asked questions

Who regulates online gambling in Malta?
The Malta Gaming Authority, under the Gaming Act (Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta), in force since 1 August 2018. The FIAU supervises licensees for anti-money laundering, with the MGA examining on its behalf.
What is the gaming tax in Malta?
Since 1 October 2026, under Legal Notice 84 of 2026, gaming tax is 15% of gaming revenue from Type 1 games, such as casino games and lotteries, and 10% from Type 2, 3 and 4 games, which cover fixed-odds betting, peer-to-peer games and controlled skill games. Play in controlled gaming premises and at junkets is taxed at 5%. The tax applies only to players in Malta; for online play that means players established, with a permanent address or usually resident in Malta. It replaced a flat 5% and the levy on gaming devices. B2C licensees also pay a €25,000 fixed annual fee and a banded compliance contribution on all gaming revenue under the licence.
Is gambling exempt from VAT in Malta?
Only in part since 1 October 2026. Legal Notice 86 of 2026 limits the exemption in the VAT Act to betting, lotteries and other forms of gambling approved by the Minister responsible for finance, and supplies outside those categories fall within VAT where supplied in Malta. The MGA and the tax administration said the change lets operators recover eligible input VAT.
What licences does the MGA issue?
A B2C gaming service licence for operators, covering one or more of four game types, and a B2B critical gaming supply licence for suppliers. Both run for ten years, and applicants must be established in the European Economic Area.
Can an operator licensed elsewhere in the EU offer games in or from Malta?
Yes, through a recognition notice, which gives a licence from another EU or EEA state, or a state with largely equivalent safeguards, the same effect as an MGA authorisation. Offering without either is a criminal offence.
What is article 56A of the Gaming Act?
Added in 2023, it provides that no action lies in Malta against an MGA licensee, its officers or key persons where the action challenges the legality of gaming services lawfully provided under an MGA licence, and that Maltese courts must refuse to recognise or enforce foreign judgments given on such actions.
Is there a national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling?
No. Each B2C licensee must offer self-exclusion for a definite or indefinite period and deposit or wagering limits; the Player Protection Directive notes the absence of a unified self-exclusion database.
How much does a gambling licence cost in Malta?
For the B2C Gaming Service Licence, the application fee is €5,000 and the annual fee is €25,000. For the B2B Critical Gaming Supply Licence, the application fee is €5,000. For the Recognition notice, the annual fee is €5,000. Last verified 14 Oct 2026.
Is online gambling legal in Malta?
Online casino and online sports betting are both legal for licensed operators in Malta. The status of every vertical is at the top of this page. Last verified 14 Oct 2026.

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Sources

Source tiers. Tier 1: the law, official gazette, licence register or regulator itself. Tier 2: other official sources such as ministries, parliaments, courts and statistics agencies. Only tier 1 and tier 2 sources can support a fact on their own.

  1. Malta Gaming Authority

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  2. Gaming Act, Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta (consolidated to 16 June 2023)

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 16 Jun 2023
  3. Act No. XXI of 2023, Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2023 (adds article 56A)

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 16 Jun 2023
  4. Gaming Licence Fees Regulations (S.L. 583.03), as amended by L.N. 203 of 2018 and L.N. 266 of 2019

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  5. Gaming Authorisations Regulations (S.L. 583.05)

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  6. Gaming Player Protection Regulations (S.L. 583.08)

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  7. Gaming Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L. 583.09)

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  8. Gaming Tax Regulations (S.L. 583.10), as amended by L.N. 194 of 2022 and L.N. 84 of 2026

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 14 Oct 2026
  9. Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (S.L. 373.01), version in force from 1 April 2026

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 Apr 2026
  10. Directive 2 of 2018, Player Protection Directive (V3, January 2023)

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 Jan 2023
  11. Directive 3 of 2018, Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive (V2, October 2021)

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 Oct 2021
  12. Directive 6 of 2018, Controlled Skill Games Ruling: Fantasy Sports

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 Aug 2018
  13. Directive 1 of 2022, National Lottery Ruling (V4, July 2026)

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 Jul 2026
  14. Annual Report 2025 (financial year ending 31 December 2025)

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 7 Jul 2026
  15. The MGA publishes its 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 7 Jul 2026
  16. Enforcement Register

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  17. Recognition Notice Register

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  18. Licensee Register

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  19. Lodge a Complaint

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  20. MGA launches AI Gaming Charter following extensive industry collaboration

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 18 Sept 2026
  21. MGA publishes findings from Thematic Review on Governance Assurance: Key Functions

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 29 Jul 2026
  22. What is required when advertising

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  23. Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 16 April 2026, FB v European Lotto and Betting Ltd and Deutsche Lotto-und Sportwetten Ltd, Case C-440/23, ECLI:EU:C:2026:299

    Court of Justice of the European Union (EUR-Lex)

    The judgment (para. 244) gives 12 June 2023 as the date of entry into force of article 56A; the Act was passed by the House on 12 June 2023 and assented to and published in the Government Gazette on 16 June 2023, the date legislation.mt records as its entry into force. The record uses 16 June 2023.

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 16 Apr 2026
  24. Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for money laundering or terrorist financing (AMLR)

    EUR-Lex (Official Journal of the European Union)

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 19 Jun 2024
  25. Legal Notice 84 of 2026, Gaming Tax (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (Government Gazette No. 21,615)

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 14 Oct 2026Published 1 Apr 2026
  26. Legal Notice 86 of 2026, Value Added Tax Act (Amendment of Fifth Schedule) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2026

    Legislation Malta (Office of the State Advocate)

    Tier 1Accessed 14 Oct 2026Published 1 Apr 2026
  27. Enhancements to Malta's VAT and Gaming Tax Frameworks for the Gaming Sector (joint MTCA and MGA statement)

    Malta Gaming Authority

    Tier 1Accessed 14 Oct 2026Published 2 Apr 2026

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