How do you make responsible gambling tools truly effective? By making them accessible and inclusive. As part of European Safer Gambling Week 2024, BetBlocker has launched a Maltese version of its popular gambling-blocking software. This initiative, in collaboration with EveryMatrix and the Responsible Gaming Foundation (RGF), aims to empower Maltese players with tools tailored to […]
Italy’s proposed gambling reforms have been temporarily delayed as the European Commission (EC) extends the standstill period to consider concerns raised by Malta’s Gaming Authority (MGA). The delay, which will push the decision to at least November 18, reflects the need for a thorough review of Italy’s proposed requirements, which Malta argues could create “unnecessary […]
Entain’s Sportingbet Takes Legal Action Against Sportingwin in Trademark Dispute In the ever-evolving landscape of online gambling, brand identity is paramount. When that identity is threatened, companies are quick to act to protect their market presence. In a recent legal confrontation, Entain, one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups, has initiated legal […]
Strengthening the Frontline: The Crucial Need for Enhanced AML Training in the Gaming Sector In a recent review by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), in collaboration with the Maltese Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), a spotlight has been cast on the imperative need for more specific Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism […]
Sportingtech Embarks on a Noble Journey with The Malta Trust Foundation to Uplift Vulnerable Youth In an inspiring union of technology and philanthropy, Sportingtech pledges its support to The Malta Trust Foundation (TMTF) for three transformative years. This partnership heralds a new era of community welfare and social responsibility in Malta, focusing on empowering children […]
A Firm Stance Against Organized Crime Allegations In response to recent speculations, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has categorically denied any associations between its licensed online gaming entities and individuals tied to the notorious ‘Ndrangheta mafia. This clarification comes on the heels of an announcement by Italian police about a significant crackdown on assets linked […]
Italian Police Unearth Mafia’s Multinational iGaming Scheme with €400M Seizure In a significant blow to organized crime in the online gambling sector, Italian law enforcement agencies have seized a staggering €400 million in assets linked to a mafia-associated iGaming company based in Malta. This move is part of “Operation Galaxy,” an extensive campaign targeting the […]
Stakelogic Live Elevates Italy’s Online Casino Scene with Planetwin365 Partnership Stakelogic Live, an award-winning name in the live casino sector, has entered a strategic alliance with Planetwin365, a leading Italian online casino and sports betting brand under the SKS365 Group. This significant collaboration represents a major expansion of Stakelogic Live’s influence in the Italian gambling […]
A Positive Shift: Malta Reduces Money Laundering Risk in iGaming Malta, known as a hub for online gambling, has made a significant change in its latest National Risk Assessment regarding money laundering threats. The island nation has decided to lower the money laundering risk level for iGaming, a move that could have far-reaching implications for […]
In a significant development within the European gambling sector, Malta has expressed serious concerns through the European Commission’s technical regulation information system (TRIS) about Ireland’s new gambling legislation. Malta, a central hub in Europe’s online gambling industry, warns that Ireland’s proposed Gambling Regulation Bill could inadvertently boost unlicensed gambling activities. The bill’s lack of clarity […]