GAMING
Remote Gaming License Application
Promethean’s qualified staff of lawyers and licensing specialists regularly assist operators in obtaining a MGA gaming licence application across all licence classes, providing end-to-end consultancy for remote gaming approvals.
All operators of remote gaming in or from Malta must hold a valid licence relevant to the specific class of services being offered. The MGA gaming licence application process is consistent across both B2B and B2C applications, although documentation and procedural requirements vary depending on licence type.
At the MGA gaming licence application stage, the Malta Gaming Authority assesses whether an applicant meets key criteria:
Is fit and proper to conduct gaming business.
The MGA conducts a fitness and propriety test as part of the MGA gaming licence application process, reviewing shareholders, UBOs, key persons, and sources of funds and wealth. The Authority also performs probity checks with local and international regulators.
Has a viable business strategy.
The MGA evaluates the proposed business model, funding structure, financial forecasts, and operational viability. A strong MGA gaming licence application must include detailed projections, marketing strategy, distribution plans, and growth targets.
Satisfies statutory requirements and has the operational capacity.
The MGA reviews incorporation documents, game rules, terms and conditions, technical architecture, and operational procedures to ensure compliance within the MGA gaming licence application framework.
Has correctly implemented the technical environment before going live.
After the initial review phase (approximately 12–16 weeks), applicants are given 60 days to deploy systems into a staging environment. During the MGA gaming licence application process, an external System Audit may be triggered to verify compliance against submitted documentation.
Once the audit confirms compliance with MGA standards, the applicant is issued a gaming licence valid for 10 years. The licensee then has 60 days from issuance to go live, after which gaming tax obligations apply and operations may commence