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ESR Group appoints trio of iGaming executives to board of directors

18 May 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The company works with iGaming, fintech and technology startups and scale-ups

Playson promotes Kateryna Oliinyk to CFO to support next phase of growth

23 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

Kateryna Oliinyk joined Playson in 2021 and has since held a number of senior finance roles

MGA revokes Winzon licence in enforcement move flagged as industry signal

13 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

Kristof Szucs warns action marks a shift in regulatory posture as operators face stricter compliance expectations

Casumo exits Ontario iGaming market after three years, citing rising costs

10 April 2026
by Nicole Zammit

All gameplay on the platform will cease at the end of the month

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Legal experts weigh in on CJEU Opinion: ‘Nothing changes for now’ as scrutiny on Article 56A intensifies

4 May 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Lawyers Thomas Bugeja and Terence Cassar speak to iGamingCapital.mt about the latest iGaming ruling



Maltese Gaming Act provision deemed ‘inadmissible’ for review, but flagged as potentially contrary to EU law

23 April 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The request for a preliminary ruling submitted by an Austrian court should be declared inadmissible, according to a new opinion

Playson promotes Kateryna Oliinyk to CFO to support next phase of growth

23 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

Kateryna Oliinyk joined Playson in 2021 and has since held a number of senior finance roles

Is this the only map iGaming people need?

17 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

A viral map shrinking Malta to the Gżira–Sliema–St Julian’s corridor has struck a nerve in the iGaming industry, raising the question: is it just a joke, or an accurate reflection of how expats really experience the island?

ECJ ruling raises fresh questions over Malta’s Article 56A and cross-border gambling claims

16 April 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The court confirms EU states can void gambling contracts, as scrutiny grows over Malta’s legal shield for operators

Trio of appointments strengthen Eeze leadership team

27 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

CEO Lai Fatt Chiang said the appointments reflect the company's long-term ambition.

‘Attractive’ gaming tax overhaul set to boost Malta’s competitivity, say authorities

24 April 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The Director for Indirect Taxation within thethe Malta Tax and Customs Administration and the Malta Gaming Authority get candid on the new regulations

Banijay Group completes acquisition of Tipico Group

24 April 2026
by iGamingCapital.mt

The group is now positioned as the fourth largest European sports betting and gaming operator in revenue

Maltese Gaming Act provision deemed ‘inadmissible’ for review, but flagged as potentially contrary to EU law

23 April 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The request for a preliminary ruling submitted by an Austrian court should be declared inadmissible, according to a new opinion

Playson promotes Kateryna Oliinyk to CFO to support next phase of growth

23 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

Kateryna Oliinyk joined Playson in 2021 and has since held a number of senior finance roles



Prediction markets fit within MGA rules – but changes possible 

14 April 2026
by Tim Diacono

MGA confirms current framework is technology-neutral and therefore sufficiently flexible

SOFTSWISS becomes first Maltese company to launch prediction market iGaming software 

10 April 2026
by Tim Diacono

SOFTSWISS’ solution is built on a fixed-odds framework, giving operators greater control over pricing and margins

Entain sets sights on up to 50% share of New Zealand’s emerging iGaming market

7 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

Entain is positioning itself as a dominant early mover in New Zealand’s soon-to-be regulated iGaming market

Malta to overhaul VAT and gaming tax frameworks

6 April 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The restructuring is designed to create a more coherent and balanced tax system, applying specifically to gaming services provided within Malta’s territory

Aviator creator David Natroshvili to attend NEXT Summit Valletta

2 April 2026
by Tim Diacono

Spribe is best known for developing the popular crash game Aviator

Richard Dennys steps down as CEO of Game Lounge

30 March 2026
by Nicole Zammit

He served for 2 years

Catena Media restructures operations as profitability improves despite revenue dip

25 March 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Restructuring reduced annual costs by between €4.5 million and €5 million

Betsson reports dip in Q1 revenue and EBIT amid shift to regulated markets

13 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

Operator points to tax pressures and B2B decline, while underlying B2C performance remains stable

MGA revokes Winzon licence in enforcement move flagged as industry signal

13 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

Kristof Szucs warns action marks a shift in regulatory posture as operators face stricter compliance expectations

Casumo exits Ontario iGaming market after three years, citing rising costs

10 April 2026
by Nicole Zammit

All gameplay on the platform will cease at the end of the month

SOFTSWISS becomes first Maltese company to launch prediction market iGaming software 

10 April 2026
by Tim Diacono

SOFTSWISS’ solution is built on a fixed-odds framework, giving operators greater control over pricing and margins

Entain sets sights on up to 50% share of New Zealand’s emerging iGaming market

7 April 2026
by Sam Vassallo

Entain is positioning itself as a dominant early mover in New Zealand’s soon-to-be regulated iGaming market

Malta to overhaul VAT and gaming tax frameworks

6 April 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The restructuring is designed to create a more coherent and balanced tax system, applying specifically to gaming services provided within Malta’s territory

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