Europe
Malta
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) - single regulator for both remote (online) and land-based gaming under the Gaming Act
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Gaming Act (Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta, 2018)
- Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive
- Gaming Licence Fees Regulations
- Player Protection Directive
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online casino games (RNG-based)
- Online sports betting and fixed-odds betting
- Online poker
- Online bingo
- Online lottery betting
- B2B gaming supply / platform and software provision
Prohibited
- Operating a remote gaming service without an MGA licence
- Offering gaming services to self-excluded or unverified players
Taxation
Gaming tax on gross gaming revenue (B2C)5% of GGR
Compliance contribution (B2C, tiered on GGR)1.25%-1% of GGR (min €15,000, max €375,000)
B2C fixed annual licence fee€25,000
B2C application fee€5,000
License validity: 10 years, subject to ongoing compliance and annual reviews
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos (e.g. Casino Malta, Dragonara, Portomaso, Oracle)
- Retail sports betting shops
- Bingo halls
- National Lottery outlets and gaming parlours (amusement machines)
Prohibited
- Operating a casino or betting shop without an MGA licence
- Admitting minors under 18 to licensed gaming premises
Taxation
Casino gaming tax on gross gaming revenuegraduated, up to approx. 5-30% of GGR depending on activity
Land-based licence feesset per class/premises under MGA fee regulations
License validity: Renewable licences issued per premises, typically 5-10 years
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
