Our Pledge

As a gambling regulatory body for the casino and online gaming industry in the European Union (EU), the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is committed to its pledge of being the globally-trusted organisation for all iGaming activities in Malta and across the globe.

The foundation of the MGA’s objective to ensure that the safety, security, and upholding the integrity of global gambling best practices, is set in the organisation’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

With these values instilled at the very core of the MGA, the organisation seeks to make the global casino and online iGaming industry a space that is free from any criminal activity, and protect vulnerable individuals and minors. 

Our Mission

  • Continued research on iGaming  – Together with various gambling regulatory organisations and research institutes across the globe, the MGA aims to understand the ever-evolving nature of the iGaming industry to create and implement new practices.
  • Licensing trusted gaming operators – By issuing Malta gaming licenses based on the MGA’s strict regulatory standards and procedures, the organisation wishes to create a safe space for the iGaming industry.
  • Monitor licensed gaming – As one of the premier organisations and licensor of the Malta gaming license, the MGA acts as a watchdog to monitor all gambling activities, including investigating any suspicious activity reported by players to the organisation.

Our Vision

  • To Become a Trusted Name – The MGA swears its position to become a reputable and respected jurisdiction in the global iGaming industry.
  • The Gold Standard in Gaming – The MGA promises to continue raising the bar for safety, security, and fairness in the global iGaming sector. Including the protection of the interests of players.
  • A Bastion in Safety – The MGA activeles collaborates with international organisations to intensify its efforts against suspicious, fraudulent, and criminal activities to ensure the safety and security of the iGaming industry.
  • Innovation & Evolution – The MGA aims to adapt Malta’s gaming regulatory and legal framework to the iGaming industry’s ever-evolving market needs.

Our Values

  • Joint Alliance – Through co-operation and collaboration with gaming operators, and the inclusion of bettors in Malta and all over the world, the MGA works closely together with all parties within the iGaming space to create a better gambling industry.
  • Openness – The MGA encourages open communication toward its licensed gaming operators and bettors on a global scale. This allows the organisation to foster an environment of tolerance, acceptance, appreciation, and diversity of opinions and feedback to allow the global gambling industry to grow, innovate, and evolve.
  • Honesty – The MGA functions on a system of trust and honest with all licensed gaming operators, and the players and users that they provide their services to. It is the job of a Malta gambling license holder to maintain a level of integrity and truthfulness in upholding the strict regulatory guidelines set by the organisation.
  • Dedication – In the MGA’s quest for achieving excellence in the gambling industry, the organisation is dedicated to working closely with license holders and gamblers at all times of the year.
  • Professionalism – The MGA’s team of certified experts is available at all times to provide top-quality assistance to prospective clients such as stakeholders, Malta gaming license applicants, partners, and of course, gamblers. In addition, our staff will also keep all gaming license holders up to date with current industry knowledge and best practices.