Legislation

Malta has a long tradition of gaming legislation:

Public Lotto Ordinance, 1932

  • Established Lotto as Government Monopoly
  • Last game was drawn on 3rd July 2004 and brought to an end this act

Racecourse Betting Ordinance, 1934

  • Including horse and greyhound racing betting licenses

Gaming Act, 1998

  • To further control and regulate Casinos

Lotteries and Other Games Act, 2001

  • Incorporates all gaming legislation (except casinos) into a single legislative instrument.
  • LN 168/2008 - European Union Act (Amendment of Lotteries and Other Games Act) Order, 2008.  Click here