Malta’s Gaming Authority is drafting a voluntary AI governance framework for gaming operators, the regulator said. Licensees, workshops, surveys and case studies are contributing to its development, alongside the Malta Digital Innovation Authority.
The proposed guidance could help licensees address AI risks in operational, compliance and player-facing systems.
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Malta’s Gaming Authority (MGA) said its technology-neutral rules can cover prediction markets under existing licences, according to the report on a sector event in Malta. The applicable licence depends on whether a market operates against the house or peer to peer. The MGA also identified unresolved issues including consumer protection, market integrity, crypto use and possible conflicts with European financial rules.
Fabio Macorin, a deputy secretary at Brazil’s Ministry of Finance Secretariat of Prizes and Betting, took part in panels on gambling regulation and illegal betting at ICE Barcelona, according to reports. The article says illegal betting costs Brazil R$10.8bn a year in tax revenue; Macorin is due to join another session on 21 January.
The Malta Gaming Authority said 17 online gaming operators qualified for its ESG Code Approval Seals in the second reporting cycle. The voluntary framework covers 19 environmental, social and governance topics, offers two reporting tiers and issues seals valid for one year.
The Malta Gaming Authority imposed 30 administrative penalties totalling €162,520 in 2025, according to a report on its annual figures. The reported total was down from €306,250 in 2024; formal warnings fell from 35 to 22, while licence cancellations declined from eight to two. The report also said the MGA received 38 licence applications and granted 19 licences during 2025.
The International Esports Federation presented a proposal for global esports governance at the Seoul Olympic Legacy Forum 2026. It envisages one national federation per country, licensing for participants and officials, federation ownership of national-team and world competitions, and common rules covering integrity and competition standards.
The International Esports Federation (IESF) presented a proposal for global esports governance at the Seoul Olympic Legacy Forum 2026, held at the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea, the federation said. The presentation, titled The Future of Global Esports Governance and the Olympic Legacy, was given by IESF secretary general Boban Totovski during a session on the role of artificial intelligence and data in the future of the Olympic Movement. The IESF describes the model as a governance proposal, not a structure already formally adopted by the sector.