CASINO LICENSING JURISDICTIONS - Malta
As the first EU state to regulate remote gaming Malta introduced its Remote Gaming Regulations in 2004. At present there are four categories for which a gaming license can be issued. Class One gaming licenses cover operators managing their own risk on repetitive games – this covers casino games, skill games and online lotteries. A Class Two Maltese gaming license covers fixed odds betting, pool betting and spread betting. Class Three Gaming Licenses cover gaming companies who promote or receive commission for promoting gaming, this included p2p networks, poker netorls, betting exchanges and gaming portals. Finally, Class 4 Licenses cover operators who host or managed remote gaming operations, such as software vendors or gaming platform developers.
In order for a company to hold a Maltese gaming license, the gaming company must be registered in Malta and prove that the directors are “fit and proper” to run a company.
Maltese Gaming Tax
Operators pay gaming tax in Malta depending on the Class their license falls into. Class 1 licenses pay tax of 4660 Euros per month during the first 6 months after the license is issued and 7000 Euros per month thereafter. Class 2 licensees pay tax of 0.5% on the gross amount of bets placed. Class 3 licensees play 5% of the net income which is defined as revenue from rake less bonuses, commissions and payment processing fees. Class 4 licensee are exempt from gaming tax for the first 6 months after a license is issued , 2330 Euros a month for the next 6 months and 4660 a month thereafter. The hosting platform must also pay a monthly tax of 1165 a month for every operator its hosts.
Cost of a Maltese Gaming License
There is an application fee of 2330 plus a one time certification fee of 2,500. Each year, a fee of 8,500 euros is payable on renewing the license.
Protection for Players
Players can register complaints against gaming companies licensed in Malta by emailing [email protected]. Malta however does seem to prefer players to settle disputes with their operators direct
Below you will find our directory of Online Casinos licensed by the Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority.
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Microgaming |
€1,000 in free money on your first THREE deposits. |
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Microgaming |
Get $777 and 60 minutes FREE. |
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Playtech |
New players can get a £200 welcome package. |
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Net Entertainment |
100% first deposit bonus up to €100. |
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Microgaming |
Sign up bonus $1250 free bonus and 60 minutes. |
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Net Entertainment, Microgaming |
100% up to €100 first deposit bonus. |
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Playtech |
Welcome bonus of €/$/£500 X2. |
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Microgaming |
100% sign-up bonus of up to £/$/€120 |
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Microgaming |
£2000 Free to play for 60 minutes. |
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Microgaming |
$/€/£1000 FREE! Get 60 minutes to play and keep the winnings. |
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Microgaming |
Get $/€ 3000 & 60 minutes. |
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Microgaming |
100% Bonus + 50 free spins on Thunderstruck II. |
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Microgaming |
Get 60 minutes to play and keep the winnings. |
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Cryptologic |
New players welcome bonus 100% up to $/£/€250 |
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Microgaming |
30 minutes and 500 in Free Credits. |
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Microgaming |
100% Welcome Bonus - up to $100 FREE. |
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Microgaming |
150% match up to £200 Free or 100% up to $1000 |
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Microgaming |
$1000 sign up bonus over your first 5 deposits |
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Microgaming |
150% Buy $40 Get $100 on initial deposit. |
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Net Entertainment, Ash Gaming, Openbet, Microgaming |
Deposit £10 and get £20 FREE |
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Microgaming, Betsoft, Net Entertainment, Sheriff Gaming |
Sign up and get up to £250. |
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Microgaming |
Play for 1 hour and get $/£/€500 Free. |
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Microgaming |
1500 credits and 24 hours to win as much as you can. |
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Microgaming |
3x 100% Match Bonuses on your first 3 deposits. |
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Ash Gaming, Proprietary, Virtue Fusion, Playtech, IGT |
100% match bonus up to £200 or $/€100 instantly. |
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Microgaming, Net Entertainment, Evolution Gaming |
Choose your own bonus from 3 bonus offers |
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Microgaming |
Get $/€ 1500 & 60minutes. |
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Microgaming |
Sign up bonus of 100% up to $/£/€100. |
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Microgaming |
Get £350 Free on your first TWO deposits |
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Microgaming |
$/€/£ 1,200 Free New Player Welcome Bonus |
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Microgaming |
£750 FREE Welcome Bonus. |
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Microgaming |
$/£/€ 1000 Free |
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Microgaming |
£/€/$425 FREE Welcome Bonus Package |
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Microgaming |
Sign up bonus of 100% up to $/€/£100. |
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Microgaming |
200% match bonus up to £/$/€100 |
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Cryptologic |
100% Welcome Bonus up to $250 Free. |
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Microgaming |
Welcome bonus of up to £/$/€500 |
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