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Bill 55 under European scrutiny: what is at stake for Belgian gamblers?

24 Oct 2026

Winning a court case is not the same as receiving the money awarded by that judgment. This distinction lies at the heart of the debate surrounding Bill 55, the Maltese law that can block the enforcement of foreign gambling judgments. On November 19, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union will deliver its ruling in a case concerning this legislation. The outcome is also relevant to Belgium.

Legislation

711 Malta secures a strategic licence

Julien D.

3 Aug 2026

The 711 Group is continuing its international expansion. Its subsidiary, 711 Malta Limited, has just been granted a gaming services licence for operators offering their services directly to players, issued by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

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A vulnerability exposes the MGA

Alex D.

24 Mar 2026

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently detected an intrusion into its IT systems. A few days later, a German female hacker claimed responsibility for the breach.

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MGA: self-exclusion still flawed

Julien D.

22 Feb 2026

A regulatory investigation by the MGA has revealed shortcomings in the systems designed to protect vulnerable gamblers. Behind the technological promises, reality still reveals shortcomings.

Legislation

Bill 55: Austrian judgment blocked in Malta

Glen L.

5 Feb 2026

Malta’s Civil Court has refused to enforce a final judgment handed down by an Austrian court in an online gambling case, citing its national legislation known as Bill 55. The decision concerns a financial claim by an Austrian player against an operator licensed in Malta.

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Hard-fought battle over gambling law: Malta ignores Europe

Ron Emmerink

11 Jul 2025

There is a big rumble between Malta and the European Commission. The row revolves around a new Maltese gambling law, Article 56A, added in 2023.

Legislation

Malta under Fire: European Commission No Longer Tolerates Gambling Tricks

Ron Emmerink

19 Jun 2025

Malta is under fire from the European Commission over its controversial Bill 55, a law that allows gambling operators with a Maltese license to disregard court rulings from other EU countries. This situation, long criticized by lawyers defending wronged players, may finally be coming to an end: Brussels is demanding explanations and threatens to escalate the matter to the European Court of Justice.

Legislation

Illegal advertising: Stake caught in the act!

Alex D.

4 Mar 2025

Stake, the cryptocurrency-based online casino, is once again at the centre of controversy. A digital advertisement for its services was spotted in a shopping centre in Malta, even though the platform has no licence issued by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

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Malta Gaming Authority suspends Goldwin’s license

Ron Emmerink

3 Oct 2024

The Malta Gaming Authority MGA has decided to revoke Goldwin’s gambling license. Why? Because the company did not comply with the rules. But what does that mean for players?

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