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MGA and MDIA issue voluntary AI charter for Malta gaming licensees

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Malta’s MGA and MDIA developed a voluntary AI Gaming Charter for gambling licensees, setting out guidance for responsible and transparent use of artificial intelligence. The initiative follows an MGA study that found differing levels of operator readiness and risk awareness; the authorities said the guidance addresses data governance, human oversight and player protection.

Malta’s voluntary charter gives licensees guidance on AI data governance, human oversight and player protection.

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MGA softens proposed foreign licence recognition reforms in Malta

The MGA has concluded a consultation on changes to Malta’s recognition-notice regime for gambling businesses operating under foreign licences. In a feedback statement dated 26 October, the authority said stakeholders supported the direction of the proposals but called for proportionality and practical implementation; the government is scaling back the reforms after industry resistance and said new legislation may be needed.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has concluded its consultation on changes to Malta's Recognition Notice regime and set out a softened set of proposals in a feedback statement dated 26 October. The Maltese government is scaling back its reforms to foreign licence recognition after resistance from the industry, and has said new legislation may be required. The MGA said it will begin collecting information from foreign licence-holders under the new regime this year, covering the 2025 reporting period and limited to business-to-consumer operators.

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