Malta
Regulated Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
Malta is a major international iGaming licensing hub where the MGA issues B2C gaming-service and B2B critical-supply licences. Atlas rechecked all 11 Malta relationships against the current register and dynamic seals on 3 August 2026: 10 remain licensed, while the Bet365 Malta seal reports a suspended status and an expired B2C licence. The MGA 2025 Annual Report records 294 online gaming companies holding 302 licences at 31 December 2025.
Product status
- Sports Betting Legal
- Online Casino Legal
- Online Poker Legal
- Prediction Markets Unclear
Brand status
| Brand | House | Status | Products | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | Bet365 Group Ltd | Restricted | Sports Betting, Casino, Poker | The current MGA dynamic seal for Hillside (New Media Malta) Plc reports “Status Of Licence: Suspended” and shows B2C licence MGA/B2C/297/2015 as expired. This finding is specific to the Malta authorisation and does not describe Bet365 in other jurisdictions. |
| Betway | Super Group | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Bwin | Entain plc | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| PokerStars | Flutter Entertainment | Licensed | Poker, Casino, Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Unibet | Kindred Group | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino, Poker | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| LeoVegas | MGM Resorts International | Licensed | Casino, Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Tipico | Tipico Co. Ltd | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Betfair | Flutter Entertainment | Licensed | Betting Exchange, Sports Betting, Casino | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| 888 | 888 Holdings | Licensed | Casino, Poker, Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Casumo | Casumo Services Ltd | Licensed | Casino, Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| ComeOn | ComeOn Group | Licensed | Casino, Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
Frequently asked questions
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Is online betting legal in Malta?
Yes, online sports betting is legal and regulated in Malta under the supervision of Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).
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Is online casino legal in Malta?
Yes, online casino games are legal and regulated in Malta under the supervision of Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).
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Who regulates gambling in Malta?
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) oversees the regulated gambling framework in Malta, including licensing or compliance for the products permitted there.
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What is the minimum gambling age in Malta?
The recorded minimum gambling age in Malta is 18. Product-specific or venue rules may impose a higher threshold.