Taking into consideration the UK’s upcoming Exit from the European Union, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is turning its attention on the possible impact and is publishing a guidance note.  The contents of the document relate only to regulatory affairs within the remit of the MGA. Operators should be aware of ulterior consequences resulting from […]

Last week, the Italian media have announced that in the Italian Goverment’s fiscal budget for 2020 is including a tax rise on large lottery jackpots from 12% to 23%. Gamblers’ winnings under €500 will be taxed with 12%. The new tax regime will be applied to all kinds of gambling, from lotteries to sports bets. […]

After winning our very first iGaming Award for “Best iGaming Service Provider 2019” at the CEEGC Awards in Budapest, it’s time to chase our 2nd, prestigious Award in the iGaming Industry. On the 26th of November 2019 will be held the 6th Malta Gaming Awards. These Awards will be a part of one of the […]

24th September 2019 – NetShop ISP is announced as the winner in the category Best iGaming Service Provider at the 4th edition of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards 2019, which was held on the 24th of September in Budapest, Hungary, Ritz-Carlton Hotel. NetShop ISP has received the most votes and gained first place […]

NetShop Internet Services is the winner for Best iGaming Service Provider at the CEEG Awards 2019

NetShop ISP will hold the General Sponsor role during the 4th edition of CEEGC (The Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference) which will take place at The Ritz-Carlton Budapest on the 24th of September.  The conference is a unique opportunity for companies and individuals to meet some of the biggest names of the online and […]

In the wake of a new study presented to the EU Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) reiterates the necessity of a single set of online gambling rules on European policy makers.  According to the EGBA, a cross-border regulatory structure on online betting will eventually produce significant […]

A recent survey of the Finnish community revealed that, the majority of Finns do not trust the government in regards to gambling. A large section of the population feel that Ministers of Parliament in Finland’s government create rules and policies that only serve their self-preservation. The survey conducted by Bilendi Oy, a Finnish market research […]

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced today the launch of the second phase of the Sandbox Regulatory Framework, following the implementation of the first phase of the Framework on the 1st of January 2019. During Phase 1, the possibility for authorised persons to be allowed to accept Virtual Financial Assets (VFAs) as a means […]

iGaming operator ComeOn has confirmed that it has withdrawn all active brands from the UK online gambling marketplace and will now focus on more “favourable markets”. ComeOn Chief Executive Lahcene Merzoug has updated stakeholders that the flagship ComeOn.com domain and subsidiaries MobileBet.com and GetLucky.com will withdraw from the UK due to new stricter enforcements on […]

Due to the upcoming Brexit in the UK, the company decided to increase staff members in Malta at the expense of Gibraltar to provide European Union market access. Despite the fact, Bet365 made it clear that it would maintain a presence in the territory and did not inform on the exact percentage of decrease. Bet365 […]

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced today via a statement on their website, that “for the purpose of ensuring the Gaming Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L. 583.09) are being adhered to, the Authority has set-up a Committee (Commercial Communications Committee). The main functions of the Committee lie in reviewing commercial communications brought to its attention […]