Casino
March 10, 2023
Casino Malta Fined $242K Over Due Diligence Failings
FIAU conducted an investigation that uncovered a serious need for an overhaul in Casino Malta’s internal procedures, especially ones concerning risk assessment, but other administrative shortcomings were also heavily outlined in the resulting report. Multiple Breaches Established in FIAU Investigation According to information from Malta Today, FIAU’s investigation found that the Eden Leisure Gaming-owned St […]
Industry
March 3, 2023
Betsson Group to Pioneer D&I Network in Malta
Betsson Group, a leader in iGaming, has proudly unveiled the launch of the first Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Network in Malta. As announced by the company, this new network will promote inclusivity and diverse workplace culture in Malta and beyond. The launch of this network comes in the wake of last year’s D&I conferences. It […]
Legal
February 20, 2023
MGA Cancels BetDino’s Gaming Authorization
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced that the cancellation of BetDino Ltd’s authorization MGA/B2C/276/2014 has already gone into effect starting January 18, 2023. However, the decision to suspend the operator’s business-to-commercial gaming service license was only recently announced by the gaming authority. The ruling came as a result of BetDino Ltd failing to comply […]
Industry
February 17, 2023
MGA Asks Unlicensed Operators to Self-report their Activity
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has asked unlicensed operators to self-report their activity. This refers to companies that hold a license in European jurisdictions but are not licensed by the MGA. The regulator implied that it might be much more lenient to companies that decide to come forward. MGA Asks Unlicensed Operators to Come Forward […]
Industry
February 6, 2023
White Label Casinos Splits from iGaming Group
A new provider of white gaming label casino solutions for iGaming operators has hit the market. The company in question is White Label Casinos, a former part of iGaming Group. The new studio, formed after a mutual separation from the latter company, will seek to revolutionize iGaming with intuitive products that are easy to use […]
Legal
January 25, 2023
Malta Couple Found Guilty of Gambling Away Donations for Their Sick Child
Ryan Debattista and Nicole Bezzina admitted to their crime after the court accused them of using €35,000 ($32,000) worth of donations to fuel their gambling addiction. They pleaded guilty, also admitting to money laundering. However, the father released a statement that he had confessed to a crime he did not commit, as he had no […]
Business
January 24, 2023
Malta Gaming Authority Looks into ESG Code for the Online Sector
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is determined to explore the idea of developing a voluntary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code of Good Practice. This comes as a result of the upcoming requirement for listed companies to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) starting in 2024. MGA: Determined to Add More Transparency and […]
Business
January 17, 2023
Genesis Global License Suspended by Malta Gaming Authority
The sanction from the gambling regulator in the country was announced Tuesday. A statement released by the MGA explains that the suspension of Genesis Global’s license is in effect as of January 16, 2023. MGA Suspends Genesis Global’s Authorization The Authority explained that the sanction was imposed after the company breached the regulations related to […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
MGA Introduces Player Protection Directive Amendments
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Malta’s gambling regulator, introduced major changes to its Player Protection Directive (Directive 2 of 2018). The authority will now require its licensees to monitor markers of harm in order to lower harm rates. Malta’s Regulator Amended Its Player Protection Rules The MGA noted that establishing a safe gambling ecosystem is […]
Industry
January 10, 2023
ComeOn Promotes Sherwin Jarvand to Chief Data Officer
ComeOn Group has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of Sherwin Jarvand as chief data officer. In his new position, Jarvand will lead the company’s data strategy. ComeOn Promotes from Within ComeOn Group expanded its C-suite with the promotion of Jarvand to chief data officer. The worker is already well-familiar with the company’s team, […]
