Malta Gaming Authority: Your Guide to MGA License and Regulations

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is the regulatory body for online gambling operations in Malta. It was initially founded in 2001 and was called the Lotteries and Gaming Authority. The MGA is responsible for regulating online gambling operators, as well as brick-and-mortar casinos.

Responsibilities and Duties of MGA

The MGA has several key responsibilities, including licensing online gambling sites, patrolling online casinos under MGA license, collecting game taxes for the Malta Government, investigating complaints that players file, preventing fraud, ensuring the safety of players’ money, contributing to the country’s development, and administering responsible gambling.

Player Protection Measures

The MGA has implemented strict regulations to protect players. Since 2018, they have had a unified self-barring process and ensure that players set a maximum deposit limit when they register on the site. The MGA also tests games regularly to ensure fair outcomes and has joined hands with social solidarity and the ministry of family affairs to promote responsible gambling. Additionally, the MGA is part of MONEYVAL, focusing on self-assessment and mutual exercises.