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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has distanced itself from black-white-casino.com saying it has no connection with the operator and any gaming licenses claimed to be held with the MGA are false and misleading. According to black-white-casino’s ‘about us’ page, the operator is owned by williambet.net Anjouan (Comores) and claims licensing and regulation under the “Anjouan …
Genesis Global Limited Malta-operated online casino CasinoCruise has been awarded class 1 on 4 licensing by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Casino Cruise is also licensed and regulated by the U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC). “MGA and UKGC licensing were top priorities for us,” a company statement reads. “Having achieved these milestones lends tremendous credibility to …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has followed up on its skill games consultation last year (see previous report) by drafting new regulations permitting the licensing of such games, which have been submitted to the European Commission. In essence, and subject to operators meeting the defined parameters of the regulations, the new licensing initiative will create …
First Online Limited’s (previously known as Smart Gaming Group) woes continue as the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) follow the UK Gambling Commission’s lead and suspend the company’s remote gaming licence MGA/CL1/574/2009. According to the MGA, First Online Limited has been directed to “indefinitely suspend all gaming operations, cease to register new players, suspend all transactions …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has said it differentiates fantasy sports from games of chance in terms of licensing and regulation due to the element of skill and knowledge involved in the vertical. This determination relates specifically to fantasy sports where players choose virtual representations of real-life athletes, where the value and points attributed to …
Online sports betting software provider SB Tech announced Monday that it has secured a full Class 4 Remote Gaming Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority. “The Maltese licence adds to SBTech’s ever-increasing portfolio of European permits, as the company continues to expand its operations across the continent and beyond,” the company said in a statement. …
The Malta Gaming Authority has released its annual report for 2015, posting a year-on-year 4.3 percent rise in generated revenue at Euro 60.9 million (FY 2014: Euro 58.4 million) as the industry continued to enjoy ‘healthy’ growth in both the land-based and remote gaming sectors. Highlights of the report include: * Contributions in gaming taxes …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has formally distanced itself from Betowen.com saying it has no connection whatsoever with the operator and any reference to the MGA and/or gaming licence/s said to be issued by the Maltese Authority are false and misleading. As we went to press Betowen.com’s “about us” section still claims it is: “Fully …
Two announcements by the Malta Gaming Authority this week have triggered speculation that there may be links with the Salerno, Italy online gambling busts last week (see previous reports). The first announcement (see it here: http://www.mga.org.mt/mga-regulatory-notice-on-betmod90-com/) appeared to be a reaction to some shady operator fraudulently claiming Malta licensing, with the regulator proclaiming: “The Malta …
Microsoft Malta will provide its latest Customer Relationship Systems (CRM) to the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) in an agreement announced this week. The new CRM system will automate the MGA’s gaming and licencee management processes via a dedicated and secure web portal. According to the MGA, the project will “transform the way the MGA interacts …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has suspended 7epta7 Limited’s remote gaming license MGA/CL2/921/2013 with immediate effect saying the company and its associated websites are no longer authorised to continue operations under the MGA licensing regime. A message to customers on the 7epta7.com website reads: “You are invited to our great Re-Opening Party in a few …
Malta’s online gambling regulator Malta Gaming Authority has a new home following the official opening of the new premises this week by prime minister Dr. Joseph Muscat. The office spans over 2,562 square meters spread over two floors, which will host over 150 employees. The building contains all the facilities needed for MGA to carry …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has notified the suspension of New Network Limited’s remote gaming licence without divulging further information on the reasons behind it. New Network Limited operates Italian-language online sports books iliveBet, iper Bet and Lire Bet which also hold licenses from the Curacao jurisdiction. The MGA urges players who deem to have …
Efficiency, fairness, security and data integrity are among the issues addressed in a new set of technical guidelines issued by the Malta Gaming Authority to give clarity on its online gambling technical compliance requirements. The advisory follows a public consultation phase and provides guidelines on the use of Cloud solutions, along with technical infrastructures for …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has declared no connection to Casino-Ra.com saying any reference to the MGA and/or gaming licence/s said to be issued by the MGA are false and misleading. As we went to press, the Russian language website still carried the MGA licence along with that of the European Gaming and Betting Association, …
Online betting and gaming services provider BetConstruct has been awarded a Class 4 Remote Gaming Licence by the Malta Gaming Authority(MGA) for its sportsbook product. In related news, Vivaro, an online and terrestrial gaming operator, is BetConstruct’s first sportsbook partner to be granted a Class 2 Remote Gaming License from the MGA. And last, but …
The Malta Gaming Authority’s action in suspending the online gambling licenses of several companies last week following an Italian police investigation into organised crime, money laundering and fraud activity (see previous reports) took a new turn over the weekend, when three of the suspended operators threatened the regulator with legal action. Local media reported that …
Italian authorities conducted a sting on the ‘Ndrangheta syndicate Wednesday, accused of laundering drug money through their retail and online gambling businesses. The ‘Ndrangheta, who is believed to be the most powerful crime syndicate in Italy, is considered to be the principal importer and wholesaler of Latin American cocaine in to Europe. Authorities said they …
A delegation led by the Malta Gaming Authority’s (MGA) executive chairman Joseph Cuschieri and the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego’s (DGOJ) director general Carlos Hernandez met in Madrid last week. Topics under discussion included EU and international developments, topics of common interest in their respective markets and the establishment of a bilateral relationship to …
The Malta Gaming Authority has issued a Class 2 Provisional Gaming Licence to online sportsbook operator Pinnacle Sports, which announced a change of ownership in August 2014 without disclosing the identity of the new owner. (see previous report). In a press release announcing the award, Pinnacle CEO Paris Smith commented that the licence constitutes a …
Malta’s Lotteries & Gaming Authority (LGA) has rebranded as the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) along with a revamped online and offline corporate image across all digital media channels. The refresh of its corporate branding better reflects “the industry’s challenges, focus on Malta as the jurisdiction of choice and signals a new vision for the industry”, …
The Dutch online gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has signed a collaboration pact with Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority as it continues to set up relationships ahead of the introduction of regulated online gambling in the Netherlands next year (see previous reports). The chief Dutch regulator, Marja Appelman, characterised the initiative as an important step in the …
Netherlands gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit and the Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority have entered into a letter of intent that will ultimately become a final memorandum of understanding once the Dutch draft bill for remote gaming becomes legislation. The bodies intend to cooperate in terms of the development of uniform legislation and information exchange with the …
Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has announced the suspension of WinerGame Limited’s category 1 remote gaming licence LGA/CL1/730/2011 without disclosing the reasons behind the move. The LGA has directed WinerGame Ltd. to suspend all gaming operations, cease to register new players, not take any further deposits, not offer any games falling under the Authority’s …