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The Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) is a
public single regulatory body that is responsible for the governance of all
forms of gaming in Malta.
All gaming that takes place in Malta is regulated
by the LGA. Accordingly the LGA is responsible for Amusement Machines,
Broadcasting Media games, Casinos, Commercial Bingo Halls, Commercial
Communication games, Horse racing, the National lottery, Non-Profit games,
Remote Gaming and Video Lottery Terminals. The National Lottery
The National Lottery was set up as a Government monoply in 1934.
Prior to February, 2004, all National Lottery games fell under the
responsibility of the Public Lotto Department. In February, 2004 Maltco
Lotteries Limited was awarded an exclusive licence to operate all the National
Lottery games. The licence is valid for seven years.
Presently Maltco is
operating Super 5, Lotto Instant lottery, U*Bet (fixed-odds betting) and Quick
Keno.
Maltco is expected to launch other National Lottery games in the
future. The LGA regulates the operations of Maltco and collects gaming tax from
the licensee on behalf of the Government.
 New Regulatory
Regime For E-gaming
MALTA (November 14, 2008) -- The
government is embarking on a major review of remote gaming legislative and
regulatory frameworks to bring new technologies and business models within the
regime..................Subscribers
New Acting CEO at Gaming
Authority
MALTA (October 29, 2008) -- The Board of Directors
of the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has accepted the resignation of Mr.
Mario Galea from the post of Chief Executive Officer of the Authority with
immediate effect. Until a new CEO is identified Mr Michael Gonzi has been
appointed Acting CEO..................Subscribers Gaming Authority CEO Expected
To Resign
MALTA (September 17, 2008) -- The Malta Lotteries
and Gaming Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Mario Galea, did nothing
to confirm or deny persistent reports that he was resigning
yesterday..................Subscribers
Dispute Between Boss Media
AB and PokerTrillion Ltd.
MALTA (August 20, 2008) -- The
Lotteries and Gaming Authority informs the public that the dispute between
Poker Trillion Limited and Boss Media AB
is solely of a commercial nature between the two parties and therefore the
Authority is not involved directly in this dispute. Nevertheless the Authority
is.................Subscribers
MGS Bingo Gets the Nod From
Malta
MALTA (July 26, 2008) -- Online gambling software and
games developer Microgaming has announced that its bingo software has been
approved by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) in
Malta.....................Subscribers
New Lotteries and Gaming
Authority Chairman Appointed
MALTA (July 15, 2008) --
Nicholas Xuereb has been appointed chairman of the Lotteries and Gaming
Authority, taking over from Dr Joe Zammit Maempel................Subscribers
Malta to Regularize Gaming
Law
MALTA (June 19, 2008) -- Malta will be removing the
barrier prohibiting foreign operators in the online gaming industry from
working in Malta from its law, even though.................Subscribers
LGA Issues List of Approved
Certifiers
MALTA (June 3, 2008) -- In terms of Regulation 31
of Legal Notice 176 of 2004, the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) is hereby
publishing a list of certification companies and organisations approved by the
Authority to carry out reviews on operators' control system. The list of
Approved Certifiers are the following:...............Subscribers
Lotteries and Gaming
Authority Publishes Two New Guidance Notes
MALTA (May 30,
2008) -- The Lotteries and Gaming Authority has published two new Guidance
Notes.................Subscribers
EU Commissioner to Visit
LGA to Discuss Cross Border Services in Gaming
MALTA (May
13, 2008) -- The European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services HE Mr.
Charlie McCreevy will be visiting the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) next
Thursday, 15th May 2008 at 09.30 hrs...................Subscribers
European Gambling Briefing,
Amsterdam
MALTS (May 9, 2008) -- The Lotteries and Gaming
Authority (LGA) will be participating in the fourth annual European Gambling
Briefing (EGB) which is going to be held between the 13th and 14th May, 2008 in
Amsterdam.
The conference examines the legal and regulatory changes
affecting the gambling industry in Europe.
Amongst other topics the EGB will
be discussing the European Commission's Stance on Gaming, the European
Politicians' perspective and Investment and Growth in world gaming
markets.
SOURCE: Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Tel +356 21316590/1/3/4,
Fax +356 21316599, Email info@lga.org.mt.
Malta Delays Italian
Gaming Reform
MALTA (April 25, 2008) -- An Italian draft
decree on the regulation of remote gaming, which lays down requirements for
remote (online) gambling operators seeking to do business in Italy, has raised
concerns from Malta, in the form of a Detailed Opinion..............Subscribers Responsible Gaming Day
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
Brussels (April 17, 2008) -- Mr. Mario Galea, Chief Executive Officer of the
Lotteries and Gaming Authority, was one of the main speakers during the
Responsible Gaming Day, held at the European Parliament on 17th April, 2008.
The Responsible Gaming Day was organised with the aim to initiate the first
broadly-based EU political discussion on responsible gaming.
Mr. Galea in
his speech addressed the issue of consumer protection in online gaming.
Click
here to download CEO's Speech.
Click
here to download CEO's Presentation.
SOURCE: Lotteries and Gaming
Authority. Launch of Single Euro Payments
Area (SEPA)
MALTA (February 1, 2008) -- The Lotteries and
Gaming Authority would like to inform all stakeholders of the Remote Gaming
industry, that on Monday, 28th January, 2008, the Single Euro Payments Area
(SEPA) went live and as a result European payment service providers and banks
will formally launch the first SEPA payment products for credit
transfers................Subscribers LGA Publishes Remote Gaming Update 2008
MALTA (January 22, 2008) -- The Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has
published the Remote Gaming Update 2008..............Subscribers
VLTs Consultation Paper: Central System &
Monitoring System Networks
MALTA (January 15, 2008) -- The
Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) issued the first Consultation Paper
regarding the implementation of the central system titled Central System and
Monitoring System Networks..........Subscribers
LGA Announce Date of Introduction of New Video
Lottery Terminals
MALTA (January 4, 2008) -- The Lotteries
and Gaming Authority would like to inform all stakeholders of the Video Lottery
terminals (VLTs) industry, that following the public meeting held on the 18th
October 2007..................Subscribers
LGA Publishing
Remote Gaming Supplement 2008
MALTA (October 22, 2007) --
The Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA)is publishing the 4th edition of the
Remote Gaming Supplement. Last year's edition reached a circulation of
over 16,000 copies and the year's circulation is estimated to reach the
same levels....................Subscribers Video Lottery Terminals Public Meeting
MALTA (October 8, 2007) -- With the recent publication of LN 271 of 2007,
which brings into effect the VLT Regulations under the Lotteries and Gaming
Act, 2001, the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGS) is issuing a public notice
to inform the stakeholders of how the Authority is intending to roll out the
license.................Subscribers Processing of New Remote Gaming Applications
MALTA (September 10, 2007) -- The Lotteries and Gaming Authority would like
to inform all potential remote gaming licensees that due to an unexpected
increase in the number of applications received for new
licences...........................Subscribers Vacancy of Gaming Inspector
MALTA (July 24,
2007) -- The Lotteries and Gaming Authority is seeking to recruit a Gaming
Inspector.
The successful candidate would be responsible to observe
the operations of gaming activity and ascertain whether these are being
properly conducted and managed.
The selected candidate must be
willing to work on shift basis including Sundays and Public Holidays.
Interested parties are requested to send a hand written covering letter
together with a CV to the Lotteries and Gaming Authority by not later then
Friday, 10th August, 2007.
Click
here for details
Click
here for an extensive list of the Roles and Functions of the Gaming
Inspector.
Interested parties should send a handwritten application
together with a detailed curriculum vitae by not later than:
Friday 10th
August 2007 to the:
Manager Human Resources and Administration,
The
Lotteries and Gaming Authority
“La Concorde” Abate Rigord
Street, Ta’ Xbiex XBX 1121.
All applications will be treated in
strictest confidence.
SOURCE: Lotteries and Gaming Authority.
Processing of New Remote Gaming Applications
MALTA (July 10, 2007) -- The Lotteries and Gaming
Authority would like to inform all potential remote gaming licensees that due
to an unexpected increase in the number of applications received.........Subscribers
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