The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published the outline of its new supervisory focus. In the document, it cites the improvement in its supervisory approach as part of a new policy for 2025.
Indeed, as part of its recently updated regulatory approach, the MGA has specified an enhanced focus on three areas:
- Risk-based resource allocation;
- Improved collaboration;
- Proactive risk management.
Overall, the authority stated that these new measures come as part of a broader change to its strategy. Furthermore, it envisages the implementation of a more evidence-driven and results-focused model.
As specified by the MGA, this new approach will enable the entity to more effectively flag and address areas of risk within the market and allows for improved allocation of company resources.
In other words, more specifically, these new measures seek to address the areas of sports betting integrity, as well as responsible gaming.
MGA Supervision Toolkit
According to the publication, the new MGA Supervision Toolkit is part of this update. In it, the MGA describes the current methodology employed in its oversight efforts.
In November 2024, the MGA awarded its first ESG Code Seal of Approval to online gaming licensees. With this, the authority recognized the efforts of operators to improve their respective business practices.
Unauthorized Gaming Guidelines
Under its directive, the authority also issued a warning regarding unauthorized gambling sites in the jurisdiction in the third quarter. Shortly afterwards, the MGA published its Interim Performance Report – highlighting an increase in player protection efforts, along with 611 screenings and eight new licenses issued during the period.
