iGaming Regulatory Compliance: Malta

The Malta Gaming Authority’s regulatory framework applies to both business to consumer operators and business to business providers supplying gaming software, platforms, or other critical services.

While the regulatory expectations differ depending on the licence type and activity carried out, both operators and B2B providers remain directly accountable to the MGA for compliance with applicable licence conditions, directives, and regulatory guidance.

A2CO supports regulated entities throughout the licence’s lifecycle, taking into account the scale, complexity, and risk profile of each business. Our support is tailored to the specific regulatory scope applicable to operators and suppliers.

Regulatory compliance under the MGA framework is an ongoing process that extends beyond the initial licensing phase.

Our support typically covers:

Licensed gaming entities are subject to continuous regulatory oversight by the Malta Gaming Authority. This includes information requests, compliance reviews, and supervisory engagement.

A2CO provides ongoing regulatory compliance support to assist clients in managing these obligations in a structured and timely manner. This includes support with regulator correspondence, preparation of regulatory submissions, and assistance during compliance reviews,supervisory interactions and thematic reviews.

We also assist businesses in assessing the regulatory impact of operational, system, or ownership changes, ensuring that compliance considerations are addressed and prepared for, before implementation.

The MGA framework requires licensed entities to maintain appropriate governance structures and to appoint individuals to specific key functions where applicable.

Depending on the role and licence type, key functions may be held internally or outsourced, subject to suitability assessments and regulatory approval requirements.

A2CO supports the structuring of governance arrangements and assists with key function appointments where appropriate, making use of in-house certified personnel and external resources where required. This support is provided strictly within the applicable regulatory framework and does not imply universal eligibility for all roles.

Further details are available on our MGA Key Functions service page.

Regulatory compliance under the MGA framework requires the establishment and maintenance of appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls.

This includes compliance related policies, governance documentation, and operational procedures, as well as alignment with broader obligations such as anti money laundering and risk management requirements.

A2CO focuses on supporting the practical implementation of these frameworks, ensuring that policies are embedded into day to day operations rather than existing solely as formal documentation. Where relevant, this work is aligned with our AML and KYC Outsourcing services.

Software providers and other B2B critical gaming supply licence holders,licensed by the MGA are subject to regulatory expectations that differ from those applicable to B2C operators.

These expectations typically relate to governance, operational integrity, and oversight of services provided to licensed operators. Responsibilities are defined by the scope of the licence and the nature of the services supplied.

A2CO supports B2B providers in understanding and implementing their regulatory obligations while clearly defining the boundaries of responsibility between suppliers and operators, in line with applicable licence conditions and regulatory guidance.