An Italian man known in the local iGaming sector was arrested in Malta on Sunday on the strength of a European Arrest Warrant.  The 42-year-old, who lives in Swieqi, was arrested in a joint police operation, code-named “OP RICH”, involving officers from the Intelligence and Counter Terrorism units. In a statement, the police said that […]

The gambling regulatory body in Denmark, Spillemyndigheden, has warned its online licensees, telling them to be honest with customers about their “free” bonus offers. The regulatory agency issued a statement recently, warning licensed online gambling operators and citing the statement of the Danish Consumer Ombudsman’s February 2016. According to the statement, the word “free” cannot […]

For the last 14 years, Malta has been a top center for online gaming and its gaming license is considered a gold standard in the global gambling industry.

Blockstack, the New York-based blockchain software provider launched in 2017 to create the infrastructure for a decentralized internet, has announced it intends to raise $50 million in a token sale that would leverage the SEC’s Regulation A+ crowdfunding exemption. According to a preliminary circular offering statement submitted on Apr. 11th to the Securities and Exchange […]

The Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat said that Malta’s present sustained economic growth did not happen by chance. Muscat was addressing the London Technology Club and the Investment Executive Panel on Wednesday. Muscat said that Malta’s economic growth has turned around the country’s finances, moving from a structural deficit to a fiscal surplus for […]

At a time when some countries continue to take a conservative approach towards blockchain technology and the opportunities that lie therein, two nations are building a castle. On Monday, April 8, Malta and Singapore, both nations vying the lead the global blockchain economy signed an MOU to promote digital innovation, especially blockchain technology. The deal was signed […]

Bitcoin’s bull run has been one of the highlights of the cryptosphere this week. Now, according to reports, Malta’s Financial Services Authority [MFSA] has announced its approval for 14 Virtual Financial Asset [VFA] agents. The MFSA added that the 14 applications for VFA agents were submitted back in November 2018. Dr. Christopher Buttigieg, Head of […]

The loss of data – whether a result of human error, technological failure, or a cyberattack – is one of the greatest threats to organizations and individuals today. In our increasingly digitized world, we rely on our data to be stored securely and safely, from our collection of family photos and videos to customer databases and […]

British and Irish iGaming companies have promised it is business as usual despite the vulnerability encompassing Brexit. The proceeded with vulnerability encompassing whether the UK will leave the EU leaves places, for example, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar in a condition of limbo. The fringe among Ireland and Northern Ireland – which is likewise vigorously […]

Updating the market, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published it’s ‘Preliminary Market Consultation – PMC’ document requesting information and guidance on the planned development and launch of its ‘Unified Self-Exclusion System’. A key project initiative for the MGA and its government stakeholders, the gaming authority seeks to deliver the most comprehensive self-exclusion system to be utilised by […]

CGS 2019 will take place on 20th & 21st May 2019 at Hilton Cyprus, Nicosia with the theme “Capitalizing Gaming and Sports Betting Opportunities” with a Masterclass on “Getting into the gaming industry – your career starts here”. The Cyprus Gaming Show (CGS) took place in Limassol last year for the first time. CGS is […]

The Republic of Ireland Government has set out plans to form a new gambling regulatory authority with oversight of the country’s online and land-based market. An Inter-Departmental Working Group has published a new report on the issue, in which it focuses on the future licensing and regulation of gambling in Ireland. In the report, Minister […]