WorldMatch, leading provider of online casino games, is pleased to announce that it has obtained the Recognition Letter from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). This important milestone officially authorizes WorldMatch to provide its services to B2C operators holding an MGA license.

The acquisition of the Recognition Letter represents a significant step forward for WorldMatch, greatly expanding its commercial opportunities in regulated markets beyond those it currently serves, and further strengthening the company’s position in the online gaming sector.

“We are extremely proud to have received the Recognition Letter from the Malta Gaming Authority,” said Andrea Boratto, CEO of WorldMatch. “This recognition not only confirms our commitment to high standards of compliance and transparency, but also serves as a key lever to consolidate our presence in regulated markets and grow our customer base globally. In many ways, it’s a return to Malta and at the same time a new opening toward growth opportunities.”

The Malta Gaming Authority is widely recognized for the excellence and rigor of its regulatory standards. Obtaining the Recognition Letter complements a series of certifications already acquired by WorldMatch in major European markets, further strengthening the company’s reputation as a reliable, compliant, and innovative partner.

With this new authorization, WorldMatch is ready to strengthen its presence in international markets, providing its B2C operator partners with a broad library of high- quality, technologically advanced games.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to enhance the collaboration and reinforcing the long-standing relationship between the two regulatory bodies.

This agreement complements an existing multi-party MoU between the Sanctions Monitoring Board (SMB), the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), the MFSA and the MGA, which remains in force and governs cooperation in areas related to anti-money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

While the multi-party MoU continues to provide a robust basis for coordination in these specific areas, the MGA and the MFSA identified the need for a separate bilateral agreement to govern their broader relationship. The newly signed MoU sets out a structure for closer cooperation in areas of mutual regulatory interest, with the aim of supporting each authority in the effective discharge of its respective functions.

In addition, the MoU includes provisions relating to training and education, with the aim of equipping both authorities with the necessary skills and knowledge in areas where there may be regulatory overlap. This commitment to capacity building is intended to strengthen institutional competencies and support the overall effectiveness of the respective regulatory frameworks.

MGA CEO Charles Mizzi said: “This agreement marks another step forward in our commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration. The relationship between the MGA and the MFSA is an important one, and through this MoU we are not only enhancing the exchange of information but also fostering a shared commitment to high regulatory standards and professional development.”

MFSA CEO Kenneth Farrugia said: “The MoU that the MFSA entered into with the MGA is a reflection of our commitment and dedicated efforts to strengthen ties with other local authorities, as we continue to recognise the value of inter-institutional collaboration. This agreement enhances our mutual cooperation on due diligence and enforcement, which is essential in view of the similar players in the respective industries that we regulate and serve. The MoU itself goes beyond the exchange of good practice and intelligence, as it also focuses on the upskilling of our supervisors who are instrumental to the daily operations of both authorities.”

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Capital Requirements Policy, which serves as a foundation for reinforcing the financial soundness of entities holding a licence issued by the MGA to offer a remote gaming service and/or a critical gaming supply.

The primary objective of this Policy is to safeguard the integrity and financial sustainability of the gaming industry by ensuring that sufficient capital resources are available to support licensees’ continued operation and growth. This reflects the MGA’s long-standing commitment to promoting a resilient and sustainable gaming industry, in line with its regulatory objectives.

The Policy has been shaped by an extensive consultation process and has been formally notified to the EU’s Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS), in accordance with Directive (EU) 2015/1535. The consultation process was instrumental in refining the Policy to ensure it strikes a balance between the MGA’s objective of enhancing sector-wide financial stability and the practical considerations of licensees’ business operations.

In addition to existing minimum nominal share capital requirements, the Policy now introduces a requirement for licensees to maintain a Positive Equity Position. The new requirement to restore a Negative Equity Position will serve as an objective early warning mechanism, enabling the MGA to ensure that licensees remedy the situation at an early stage.

This new framework will enhance the Authority’s ability to proactively address potential financial instability, and to monitor and resolve issues of non-compliance more effectively.