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MGA distances itself from slotlar777

13 Sep 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has distanced itself from slotlar777.com whose website is sporting an MGA logo and claiming licensing through MGA/CL1/542/2008. According to the MGA website, MGA/CL1/542/2008 is a Class 1 on 4 license assigned to Digimedia Limited who operate a number of online properties that include Vegas Palms Casino, Fortune Room, Red Flush …

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Malta grants fantasy sports licence to Sportito

31 Aug 2017

Daily fantasy sports provider Sportito had augmented its UK gambling licence with one from the Malta Gaming Authority as it seeks to expand its European footprint. The company has ambitions in the German market, where it intends to tap into a significant DFS fan base. Since achieving UK licensing in 2016, Sportito.co.uk has seen a …

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MGA proposes complete overhaul of regulatory system

14 Jul 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is proposing major reforms to Malta’s Gaming Legal Framework in a White Paper published today (Wednesday). The White Paper proposes the repeal of existing legislation and replacement with a singular primary Act of Parliament entitled the Gaming Act, together with subsidiary legislation covering the main areas of regulation, as well …

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MGA signs MOU with eSports coalition

3 Jul 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority has agreed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the E-sports Integrity Coalition (ESIC). The two entities have agreed to cooperate to avoid manipulation of e-sports events and competitions. The MGA, in collaboration with its licensees, will monitor and provide information to ESIC on suspicious betting patterns. “We are delighted that …

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MGA in numbers

27 Jun 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) published its 2016 Annual Report for the 12 months ending December 31, 2016, Monday. Key fiscals include: Total revenues generated by the MGA were Euro 62.5 million (2015: Euro 60.9 million), up 2.6 percent. Gaming tax contributions increased 0.7 percent to reach Euro 56.2 million (2015: Euro 55.8 million). The …

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MGA release first survey on gaming consumption

22 Jun 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its first Consumption of Gaming Services survey on Maltese residents, saying the report will help shape future policies which in the past have relied on supposition. The survey, carried out in 2015 and 2016, is intended to provide a fair assessment on the gaming behaviors in Malta, including …

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MGA suspends CenturionBet licence

7 Jun 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has suspended CenturionBet Limited’s remote gaming license ordering the company to indefinitely suspend all gaming operations, cease to register new players, suspend all transactions on all websites, including deposits and withdrawals, and submit all data and documentation requested by the Authority. As is the MGA’s standard response, no further details …

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Ganapati awarded Malta license

1 Jun 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has awarded games developer Ganapati Malta a Class 4 licence enabling the games developer to offer its range of Japanese-styled slots to Malta-licensed operators. Mitsuya Fujimoto, chief executive of Ganapati Malta and chief operating officer of Ganapati Plc holding company, said: “Having our first licence in Malta is a milestone …

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Sky Betting and Gaming apply for MGA license

31 May 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has received a formal application from Sky Betting and Gaming for a sports betting license. “We are delighted that a prestigious operator and brand like Skybet applied for a license with the MGA,” Joseph Cuschieri, executive chairman of the MGA said. “The fact that Skybet applied for a license in …

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MGA suspends Sunderlands Online Ltd license

22 May 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) suspended Sunderlands Online Limited’s (SOL) remote gaming license MGA/CL2/101/2000 as of May 19, 2017. SOL has been directed to indefinitely suspend all gaming operations, cease new player registrations, suspend all transactions on all websites, including deposits and withdrawals, and submit all data and documentation requested by the Authority. Players who …

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MGA suspends Vodoo Limited license

17 May 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority has suspended Vodoo Limited’s remote gaming license MGA/CL2/1097/2015. With no explanation provided for the authority’s decision, the MGA has instructed the company to indefinitely suspend all gaming operations, cease to register new players, suspend all transactions on all websites, including deposits and withdrawals, under its MGA license. Players who deem to …

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MGA awards skill games supply license to Betconstruct

15 May 2017

BetConstruct has been awarded a Controlled Skill Games Supply (CSGS) license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Under the CSGS license, BetConstruct is authorized to supply its fantasy sports product on a B2B and B2C basis. “BetConstruct have spent much time developing and improving our unique fantasy sports product over the past year and complying …

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MGA refutes any association with Netplaypoker and sbsnetplay

25 Apr 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has distanced itself from netplaypoker.com and sbsnetplay.com declaring no connection with either operator, who both reference MGA licensing on their websites. Ownership of both sites, which are visually remarkably similar, is predictably cloaked and 24/7 customer chat options are inoperative as too are security and integrity information tabs.

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Confusion over company suspended by Malta Gaming Authority?

18 Mar 2017

The UK-based Random Games Ltd has vehemently denied that it is the company identified in the Malta Gaming Authority’s notification of March 3 of its suspension of licensee C50145 (see previous  report), which has a similar title. Our readers may recall that the MGA notification advised that “Random Games Limited” has had its Class 1 on …

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Daily Fantasy Sports firm Oulala achieves Malta skill gaming licence

11 Mar 2017

The innovative Malta Gaming Authority’s Controlled Skill Gaming licenses, which provide a lower level of regulation at the social gaming-gambling overlap, are proving popular. The Authority defines such games as those where skill is a predominent factor, but in which there remains an element of chance. DFS giant DraftKings was the first to avail itself …

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Lotto Warehouse first to receive authorisation in new category

7 Mar 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has awarded the first B2B Class 4 platform license to Lotto Warehouse enabling the provider to host and manage betting on the outcome of lotteries. Lotto Warehouse, founded late 2016, offers B2C operators secondary lottery betting products which either run on a standard betting platform or through a custom-designed portfolio. …

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MGA suspend Random Games Ltd license

6 Mar 2017

Random Games Limited has had its Class 1 on 4 remote gaming license suspended and is reportedly under investigation by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) for unspecified reasons. The company has been ordered to indefinitely suspend all gaming operations, cease new player registrations, suspend all transactions on all websites (including deposits and withdrawals), and submit …

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MGA awards Oulala B2B skills games license

6 Mar 2017

Daily fantasy sports platform provider Oulala.com has been awarded a B2B controlled skill games license by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Oulala co-founder and chief executive officer, Benjamin Carlottie, considers the MGA forward thinking in the creation of the new license category, a process the authority began almost two years ago. ”The authorities in Malta …

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Jackpot.com awarded remote lottery betting licence from MGA

22 Feb 2017

Lmatrix Ltd’s Jackpot.com has been awarded the first remote secondary lottery license to accept betting on lotteries from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Since its launch in August last year, Jackpot.com Group has been awarded three licenses from the UK Gambling Commission, the Republic of Ireland and the Malta Gaming Authority. “We are very excited …

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MGA denies association with multiple websites

20 Feb 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has distanced itself for multiple websites who claim association with the authority, saying any claims or reference to the MGA and / or gambling licenses said to be issued by the MGA from greatway-casino.com, fortunepub.com, explosionbet.com, casino-royal.net, wpcasino.net, caesarcrown.com, lucky-play.net, winner-bet.com, diamond-777.com and play-azart.com are false and misleading.

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GIG licensed by Malta as a B2B sports betting provider

21 Dec 2016

The online gambling company Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GIG) has received an early Christmas present: a Class 4 Remote Gaming Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) for its subsidiary BettingCloud Ltd. which allows the subsidiary to close B2B deals as a sports betting solution provider. Betting Cloud wasted no time getting down to business, …

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Interesting numbers in Malta Gaming Authority interim report

9 Dec 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority’s half-year 2016 report published this week has some interesting numbers, including: * Employment within Malta’s gaming industry increased by 31 percent year-on-year in the first six months of 2016; * The island’s online gambling industry employed an estimated 6,150 people as at end June this year; * The sector contributed 12 …

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Viral awarded Malta license

21 Nov 2016

White label casino and betting solutions provider Viral has been awarded a Class 1 on 4 license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The company will begin with the roll out its own B2C label Lucky Casino, followed by other partner sites, under the MGA license. Our readers will recall the company released its new …

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Golden Race certified by MGA

7 Nov 2016

Virtual sports provider Golden Race has claimed a first with the award of a Class 4 license from the Malta Gaming Authority following, what it describes as, an extensive application process. “This latest license for our products is a testament to our commitment to constantly improving, and we are very pleased and proud to have …

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