Industry
October 15, 2021
MGA Asks The Industry for Feedback on the Provider Guidelines
The Malta Gaming Authority has asked all of the parties within the gaming industry, to wit operators, providers, and wider interest groups to comment their opinions on the Revised Audit Service Provider Guidelines. Depending on the results from the queries, the MGA might revise some of the points. MGA Thinks It Is Time to Revise […]
Industry
October 8, 2021
MGA Expands Suspicious Betting Rules, Includes Suppliers
In efforts to limit the impact of fraudulent betting practices, Malta’s Gaming Authority has released an October 1 update to its suspicious betting rules. The new rules will now also apply to suppliers. Malta’s New Regulations Apply to Suppliers The previous rules of the MGA required betting operators to report any suspicious betting they come […]
Business
July 6, 2021
MGA Reports Gaming Growth but Less Contribution to Malta’s Economy
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recorded one of its highest growth rates in value, compared to other sectors, but it reports less contribution to the island’s economy. MGA Sees 2020 as an Exceptional Year In its detailed Annual Report and audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year, which ended on December 31, 2020, MGA […]
Industry
April 22, 2021
MGA Lists Ryan Pace as New Chairman
The name of Ryan Pace, a political activist and lawyer, has appeared on the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)’s website as the regulator’s new chairman. Ryan Pace Floated as New MGA Chairman The Maltese gaming regulator is reportedly tapping Ryan Pace for the position of the watchdog’s new chairman. Pace already appears on the Board of […]
Legal
March 27, 2021
BGaming Gives Access to 60+ Products to MGA Operators
The Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) has granted BGaming, a dynamic gaming provider, a Critical Supply License. BGaming Obtains MGA License BGaming, an innovative gaming company, receives a Critical Supply License from the Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA), expanding its international market reach. The company will offer its full portfolio of online casino games to players from […]
Legal
January 26, 2021
MGA Appointed Former Chief Legal Officer Carl Brincat as CEO
Dr Carl Brincat is the new chief executive officer of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) after its board of governors confirmed his appointment for the role effective immediately. Appointed with Immediate Effect The former chief legal and enforcement officer at the gaming regulator would replace departing chief executive officer Heathcliff Farrugia who announced his resignation […]
Legal
November 29, 2020
MGA Launches Platform for Reporting of Suspicious Betting
Malta’s gaming regulator, the MGA has announced the launch of a new online platform that can be used to report suspicious betting activities. The Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism is already live from November 23 and Malta-licensed operators can use it ahead of the planned launch on January 1, 2021. MGA Launches Tool for Suspicious Betting […]
Business
November 1, 2020
Malta Gaming Authority CEO Heathcliff Farrugia Resigns
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) CEO Heathcliff Farrugia and chief regulatory officer Karl Brincat Peplow turned in their resignations on Tuesday, the Maltese government confirmed. Farrugia and Brincat Peplow’s Possible Joint Venture Project Mr. Farrugia was appointed CEO of the MGA in 2018 replacing Joseph Cuschieri, who became CEO of Malta’s Financial Services Authorities. He initially […]
Casino
June 23, 2020
Malta’s Economy Supported by €1.56 Billion by the Gaming Industry in 2019
The MGA report for 2019 marks an increase in gaming revenue raised on year-to-year basis. Some €1.56 billion were raised towards Malta’s economy by the gaming industry. At the same time, the authority issued new licenses and increased control. Gaming Industry Raised €1.56 Billion Towards Malta’s Economy, Latest MGA Report Says The latest report by […]
Industry
May 23, 2020
MGA Games Teamed-Up with Betway For the Mexican Market
Under the recent partnership, MGA Games content will be available for Mexican users of Betway. MGA Games Content Will Be Available for Users of Betway.mx The Spanish casino game developer MGA Games continues to expand around the globe. Following a recent partnership deal with Betway, MGA games will be available for Mexican players visiting Betway’s […]