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Malta Labour Party pledges support for iGaming sector after election win

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Malta’s Labour Party secured a fourth consecutive term and its manifesto pledged to support the gaming industry, according to reports. The programme cites around 14,000 jobs, a contribution of about 8% of Malta’s economy, approximately €60 million in investment and more than 1,300 planned jobs. The manifesto also proposes expanding the Malta Gaming Authority’s remit, while a possible EU-wide online gambling tax remains under discussion.

The manifesto signals proposed investment, employment and possible regulatory changes affecting gaming businesses in Malta.

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Agnello criticises ADM absence from SiGMA 2026 in Rome

Daniela Agnello criticised the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) for not attending SiGMA 2026 in Rome, reportedly saying its presence could have enabled dialogue with licensed businesses. She also questioned whether the regulator gives enough attention to engagement with authorised operators alongside inspections and enforcement.

The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) did not attend SiGMA 2026 in Rome, a point raised by Daniela Agnello, founder and lawyer at Studio Legale Agnello, during the panel "The Italian Market Compared with International Markets: Key Characteristics, Development and Innovation". Agnello said she visited pavilion 3 and came across the stand of the Malta Gaming Authority, which led her to question the participation of international regulators and, above all, the absence of the Italian one. She said the regulator was not alongside licensees or authorised games, did not take part in panels and did not accept debate.

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