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MGA introduces positive-equity requirement for gaming licensees

Regulation

Source: MGA (Malta)

The Malta Gaming Authority brought its Capital Requirements Policy into force with immediate effect for holders of remote gaming and critical gaming supply licences. The policy adds a Positive Equity Position requirement alongside minimum nominal share capital rules; new and existing licensees have a transitional period to comply.

Affected licensees must address negative equity under the MGA’s new capital framework, subject to the transition period.

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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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