Malta Gaming Authority making rule changes for casino providers

Author: Live Casino Direct
 
Malta Gaming Authority making rule changes for casino providers
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Malta is a huge when it comes to online gambling. Recently, new rules and regulations were announced concerning online casinos in Malta. It's important to understand the rules so you can get the full picture when gambling in the country.

Malta has made changes to its gambling rules to prevent financial crime and money laundering. Malta's economy relies on online gambling. The Malta Gaming Authority has created a new policy called Ongoing Competency Criteria for Key Persons. It is aimed at making sure that online gaming remains fun and accessible for everyone over the legal age.

The Malta Gaming Authority is going to introduce new Key Function roles for license holders. The new roles include CEO, Key Compliance Office, Key Legal Officer, AML/CFT Officer and Key Data Protection Officer. They are also going be more stringent in regards to the qualifications and experience providers must meet. Key Persons will have to agree and follow the new rules by the end of May 2022. Their application must be submitted and approved or rejected by September 2022, so they need to know about it.