Malta Gaming Authority - Collaborations

For years, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has signed numerous Memorandum of Understanding (MoA) and Data Sharing Agreements with several international entities, gaming regulatory bodies, and sports organisations. These agreements aim to facilitate the sharing of best practices and information between entities, which, in turn, contributes to the fostering of a safer space for online gaming.

Regulatory Authorities

Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Malta Business Registry (MBR)
Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA)
Gambling Commission (UKGC)

Law Enforcement & National Bodies

Malta Police Force
Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta

Sports Integrity Organisation

International Olympic Committee
International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)
International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA)
Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC)
World Professional Billiards & Snooker Association (WPBSA)
International Cricket Council (ICC)
The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA)
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)
DP World Tour
Swedish Football Association (SvFF)
Slovak Football Association
Malta Football Association
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

The Malta Gaming Authority's Purpose for Collaboration

In order for the MGA to perform its duties as a gaming regulatory body, the organisation initiates collaborations with the above regulatory bodies, authorities, and sports integrity organisations through the signing of numerous MoUs between the MGA and the third-parties.

These agreements covers a wide range of topics and areas relating to the global gaming industry, such as, but not limited to:

  • Building a robust structure for better cooperation in areas of mutual regulatory interest.
  • Training and education.
  • Strengthening the exchange of information and intelligence between other global regulatory bodies.

Constant Cooperation with National Law Enforcement & Bodies of Authority

Being the gaming regulatory body of Malta that oversees all kinds of gaming activity in the country, the MGA also actively cooperates with Malta’s regulatory and law enforcement bodies, such as the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Malta Business Registry (MBR), Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta, and the Malta Police Force.

With strong connections formed between the local authorities and regulatory bodies, the MGA are able to prevent criminal activities within the gaming space such as:

  • Money laundering
  • Operation of unlicensed gaming platforms
  • Continued operations under an expired/invalid license
  • Financing of terrorism and/or terrorist organisations
  • Fraud