Malta Gaming Authority unveils enhanced oversight strategy for 2025

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is enhancing its regulatory oversight in 2025 to strengthen supervision of the online gaming sector and improve transparency.

The regulator said it is enhancing its risk-based framework into a more evidence-driven and outcomes-focused model. The shift aims to improve risk assessment, optimize resource allocation, and create a more proactive regulatory environment.

According to MGA, the enhanced oversight strategy will focus on compliance, player protection, and sports betting integrity. “By prioritizing these key areas, the MGA aims to uphold the highest industry standards and reinforce its role as a trusted regulator,” the authority said.

Key objectives for the year include risk-based resource allocation, directing efforts toward high-risk areas to ensure more effective regulatory interventions; enhanced collaboration by strengthening cooperation with gaming operators to promote compliance and industry best practices; and proactive risk management to anticipate and address emerging challenges in the evolving gaming landscape.

“This approach aligns with the MGA’s broader strategy to bolster the resilience of the online gaming sector, safeguard player interests, and foster greater stakeholder confidence in a sustainable and well-regulated industry,” the regulator said.

Click here to access the full document outlining MGA's priorities for the year.