Mixed signals for Malta’s gaming sector: A pillar of growth facing perceptions of risk
In 2024, the industry generated €1.39 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and employed approximately 18,000 people
Regulatory
Philippine President Duterte pivots stance on gambling to aid post-COVID recovery
He has previously expressed opposition to gambling, at one point issuing an Executive Order cancelling licenses of all casinos on ...
Legislation
Norwegian court rejects Norsk Tipping fair-competition suit against state monopoly
Norsk Lotteri AS brought the case to court after applying for a gambling licence in the jurisdiction
Technology
Only 20% of gamblers leave home to gamble says UK survey
COVID restrictions during 2020 saw gamblers spend increasing amounts of time betting at home
Events
Nominees celebrate shortlisting in MiGEA 2021
The event will be held on 16th July at Intercontinental Malta
acquisition
Raketech acquires additional assets to help strengthen sports portfolio and footprint in US & Indian markets
The company expects its US revenues to approximately double as a result of the deal
Financials
Euro 2020 is Entain’s ‘biggest ever sporting event’ in terms of bets placed
Citing excellent sports betting results, Entain has upgraded its profit projections
Events
Malta-based suppliers and operators triumph at EGR B2B awards
Relax Gaming had an especially good night, bringing home four awards
Events
CasinoBeats Summit agenda for Malta focuses on iGaming industry’s biggest issues
The event on 13-15th July 2021 will take place in an innovative integrated live and digital format
Esports
The future of sports betting? Esports audiences expected to exceed 570 million by 2024
Innovators scramble to develop esports betting products, identifying potential for significant growth
B2B
Mr Gamble unveils collaboration with 4ThePlayer.com
Mr Gamble streamers will play a number of 4ThePlayer's top games
Expansion
Greentube enters German online market with OnlineCasino Deutschland AG
The company's products already have a strong presence at German land-based outlets
CSR
Pragmatic Play makes donation to Malta animal charities
The charities: The Island Sanctuary, the CSAF and the MSPCA take care of Malta's stray animals
Regulatory
Swedish regulator finds 12% of players uncertain about site’s licensing status
The survey indicates a small minority of players are playing on unlicensed iGaming sites
Regulatory
Stakelogic awarded B2B Gaming License in Ukraine
The company's products already have regulatory approval from authorities in Malta, Romania and the UK