Legislation Framework

Gaming legislation is based on a three-tier framework:

A 'Parent' on 'enabling' Act is at first level: (Lotteries and Other Games Act, 2001)

  • Passed through parliament;
  • Regulates all forms of gaming in Malta;
  • Establishes the regulatory authority;
  • Establishes the fundamental principles of gaming;
  • Establishes the general principles of specific sectors of gaming.

The Second tier: 'Regulations':

  • Published by Legal Notice following assent by the Minister of Finance;
  • Outline requirements for granting of licences;
  • Relate to specific sectors of gaming.

Third tier is made up of Technical specifications

  • Detailed requirements of the procedures, technical systems, application for every specific method of carrying the game.
  • Updated by the Authority in form of directives