
Ontario regulator fines Malta-based Booming Games $70,000 over banned auto-play feature
The AGCO imposed a CA$70,000 penalty on Booming Games (Malta) Ltd for supplying slot games with a prohibited auto-play feature.

The AGCO imposed a CA$70,000 penalty on Booming Games (Malta) Ltd for supplying slot games with a prohibited auto-play feature.

The UAE's gaming regulator signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial authority to coordinate oversight, signalling deeper integration.

Ten Maltese players take on Counter-Strike 2 and Rocket League at the 2026 Esports Nations Cup as Malta builds its esports pathway.

Mexican betting brand Caliente.mx becomes main sponsor of SiGMA North America, set for Mexico City in September 2026.

The UK's decision to scrap the 'aim to permit' rule could trigger a full Gambling Act overhaul, unsettling Malta-based operators with UK exposure.

GamingMalta hosted a networking mixer at gamescom 2026, bringing together studios and stakeholders to forge closer ties between Malta's games community and the global industry.

The Malta Gaming Authority has formally accepted Qualified Electronic Signatures for all document submissions, effective immediately.

The FATF has published new red flag risk indicators for gaming and gambling, warning of emerging money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risks.

The Malta Gaming Authority will exhibit at SBC Summit Lisbon for the first time under the 'Make It In Malta' banner, showcasing the island's full gaming ecosystem.

GamingMalta leads first-ever national booth at SBC Summit Lisbon; fresh data shows sector now supports 19,150 jobs, up 4.8%.

Five studios behind Stake.com's exclusive games have spun off as new B2B provider Juice, opening a catalogue of over 100 titles to operators worldwide.

Bet365 is laying off staff in Malta, Gibraltar, and England as the operator tightens spending.

Ambassador Marlene Bonnici visited GamingMalta’s booth at gamescom 2026, highlighting Malta’s growing games ecosystem and its role in Vision 2050.

Day 2 of gamescom 2026 puts the spotlight on how Malta's educational institutions are feeding talent into the game development sector.