Malta's Gaming Authority said changes to its regulatory supervision approach will take effect in 2025. It will focus on regulatory compliance, player protection and sports betting integrity, using risk-based resource allocation, external compliance audits and thematic reviews.
Operators may face risk-based scrutiny, external compliance audits and reviews of operational resilience and information management.
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Reportedly, AMLA has invited gambling licensees to contribute to its consultation concerning risk profiling and supervision based on risk. The consultation forms part of the EU body’s anti-money-laundering work.
The UK Gambling Commission said it will intensify anti-money-laundering supervision and publish a gambling-sector money-laundering and terrorist-financing risk assessment in July. At the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group conference on 10 June 2026, enforcement director John Pierce also highlighted weaknesses in applying risk procedures and said the Commission expects technology used for compliance to demonstrate its effectiveness.
The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority opened a consultation on draft standards for assessing money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks among non-financial entities, including online and retail gambling operators. The consultation runs until 27 September; AMLA identified proportional reporting, smaller businesses and implementation costs as issues for feedback.
Anjouan Gaming says its framework governs the issuance, maintenance and enforcement of internet gaming licences in Anjouan. It outlines application checks, operational standards and ongoing supervision, including requirements covering anti-money laundering, responsible gaming, data protection and fair gaming.
It was reported that MEF’s report on 2025 spending and administrative efficiency reached the Chamber of Deputies. It identifies safer public gambling provision, action against illegal offerings and player protection among ADM’s objectives.