The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) faces the challenge of achieving consistency and stability with its regulations in the archipelago, amid the ever-changing landscape of the iGaming sector.
Its latest update is a consultation on an AI gaming charter on the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. The charter will provide voluntary, principles-based guidance to support the responsible use of AI within the iGaming sector.
Designed purely to operate alongside the existing legal frameworks, including the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. The Maltese regulator has addressed various concerns in legalities as of late, including the false claims of unauthorised URL connections and a review to athletes amid betting integrity concerns
The warnings to unregulated gaming activity and operators have been clear and the MGA set its 2026 supervisory priorities for online gaming.
And in other MGA related news, the regulator recently cancelled the licence issued to Winzon Group Limited for not complying with regulation 10 (2) (b) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06).
How else has AI been making headlines?
The continued use of AI is seen as something that is inevitable, but not completely without controversy. Debates have been raged about the ethical and moral implications of such technology, with AI dealers set to debut in live casinos, certain regulators and operators still aren’t ready to fully embrace AI just yet.
While certain industries might warrant the use of artificial intelligence more than others, one thing should remain clear and that is the use of AI should be used only as an instrument rather than an absolute replacement for human toil.
The MGA appointed Kimberley Vella as Head of Regulatory Oversight
