Malta Gaming License (MGA)

Getting an MGA license isn't a tick-box exercise. The authority conducts a deep dive into your corporate structure, shareholders, business model, technical platform, and compliance procedures. Underestimating this can cost you months and six-figure sums. With the right guidance, however, you secure a license that serves as a regulatory seal of approval in over 30 countries.

Malta distinguishes between two main license types. The Gaming Service Licence (B2C) is for operators dealing directly with players—whether for online casinos, sports betting, poker, or bingo. The MGA further splits B2C licenses into four types: Type 1 (casino games against the house), Type 2 (fixed-odds betting), Type 3 (peer-to-peer like poker), and Type 4 (skill games and fantasy sports). The Critical Gaming Supply Licence (B2B) is for companies providing software or platforms to operators. Both are valid for ten years, provided you meet compliance obligations and pay the annual fees.

The requirements are strict but clear: minimum share capital ranges from EUR 40,000 (B2B and Type 3/4) to EUR 100,000 (B2C Type 1/2), capped at EUR 240,000 for multiple types. You also need a detailed business plan, technical certification from accredited labs, robust AML/KYC policies, responsible gaming measures, and a physical office in Malta with qualified staff. The application fee is EUR 5,000, with annual license fees ranging from EUR 10,000 to EUR 35,000 depending on the game type.