Malta’s first Games Development and eSports Expo launched 05 September 2019 Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri launched Playcon; Malta’s first Games Development and eSports Expo.
Malta's Vision for video games development and esports launched 23 May 2019 Prime Minister Joseph Muscat launched Malta’s Vision for video games development and esports, a vision which will pave the way for growth in this economic sector.
MGA signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malta Police Force 21 May 2019 The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Police Force (MPF) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further increase and improve the efficacy of their co-operation and to strengthen the exchange of information with regards to gaming operations.
The Malta Gaming Authority signs MoU with the Swedish Gambling Authority 06 March 2019 The MGA and the Swedish Gambling Authority have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to enhance cooperation and furtherance of the authorities’ public policy objectives and mutually common values.
Taking the Change 25 January 2019 Some regulators run national databases of problem gamblers. This approach is very welcomed by the industry, which would like to see it adopted in other countries too, with information sharing between regulators.
Fantasy Sports Summit Proves Sector’s Success in Europe and Beyond 06 December 2018 DFS magnates affirmed the industry’s robustness during the European Fantasy Sports Summit (EFSS), presented and produced by the GamingMalta Foundation, held as part of the highly successful Summit of iGaming Malta (SiGMA) last week.
€25,000 up for grabs at the GO Malta Esports Festival 2018 05 December 2018 The GO Malta Esports Festival 2018, happening between 7th December and 9th December 2018 at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali is set to be the largest esports event of its kind.
MGA to launch its sandbox for Distributed Ledger Technology during DELTA Summit 27 September 2018 Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri has announced that The Malta Gaming Authority will be launching its sandbox for Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) during DELTA Summit.
Malta's Gaming sector contributed €1.1b to local Economy in 2017 03 July 2018 Malta’s gaming sector contributed over €1.1b to the local economy in 2017, according to the regulator’s annual report.
Introduction of new MGA Regulatory Framework moves to 1st August 2018 28 June 2018 During this time, Government and the MGA shall be reviewing and taking into account the recommendations made by the European Commission and the Member States.
GamingMalta teams up with the Apple IOS Academy 18 June 2018 The Apple Developer Academy celebrates the end of the academic year with the Future Fair, a career and app presentation meeting to be held in Naples.
Launch of the third edition of iGaming Idol 09 May 2018 Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri launched the third edition of iGaming Idol, an event that has integrated well in the calendar of events of the iGaming industry.
IMF calls Malta’s performance in the gaming sector ‘exceptional’ 09 May 2018 Known mostly for its azure seas and spectacular old towns, Malta has also become a hub for gambling and betting companies.
MGA publishes Industry Guidelines on the GDPR in consultation with the IDPC 08 May 2018 The guidance document on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on 25 May 2018.
