A brief history of gambling in Malta
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Maltese people have enjoyed gambling since ancient times. Early forms of gambling on the island refer to the game of cippitatu. The game was commonly played during feasts and public gatherings.
Gambling in Malta was first regulated in 1921. Malta Gaming Authority was created in 2001 to regulate remote gambling. Online gambling contributes about 12% of Malta's GDP. The Malta Gambling Authority resembles the Lotto Department created by the Maltese government right after WWII.
The Malta National Lottery was launched in 1948. It brought in revenue from abroad. Malta is home to more than 300 online gambling companies. The MGA licence is one of the most respected in the online betting industry. It's recognised worldwide. There are dedicated laws on the subject to build up reliability in market and protect all concerned parties.
Malta has one of the lowest employment costs on the continent and a high standard of education. English is the official language. Malta gives igaming entrepreneurs access to any other market in the EU. Freedom of movement makes it easier for European countries to move to Malta in search of lower costs and highly trained personnel.
