array Appointments
Stefan Grech appointed Senior Vice President of Technology at Catena Media
The appointment is effective immediately and Mr Grech will join the executive management team
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A show of strength for Malta at SiGMA Rome 2026
GamingMalta and the Malta Gaming Authority are sharing the expo floor for the first time at SiGMA, joined by Malta Enterprise, Bank of Valletta and Identità under the Make It in Malta banner.
Marija Hammon joins DAZN Bet as Brand and Communications Director
She is the first person at DAZN Bet dedicated exclusively to brand and communications
Malta Gaming Authority names new People & Culture Director
He joined the MGA in 2019 as Senior HR Executive
ACT appoints industry veteran Mark Dufty as Head of Game Analysis
He has led teams in England, Australia, Curaçao and The Bahamas
Gabriella Cilia joins Avanti Studios as Live Experience Product Lead
Avanti Studios opened an office in Sliema, Malta in September 2026
‘Imagine if Malta’s housing market fails’ – iGaming consultant sounds AI job warning
Phil Pearson says replacing humans and increasing profits is at the core of the AI business model
Matchbook acquires rival Betdaq as UK betting exchange prepares to cease trading
The existing Betdaq service will remain open for trading until 21st October 2026
Malta-based Eeze partners with BetConstruct in global distribution deal
The global deal sees Eeze’s complete product portfolio of slots and live casino titles available across BetConstruct’s operator partners
The wallet is where AML controls succeed or fail
Two FIAU decisions expose the gap between AML policy and practice
Catena Media expands into collectables gaming with Repackz.fun investment
Malta-headquartered Catena Media and Collectbase will work together commercially
Big Daddy Gaming secures UKGC licence to expand regulated market presence
Malta-headquartered Big Daddy Gaming is a pioneering slots studio
Flutter reverses Sky Bet’s Malta move less than a year later
Around 50 Malta-based roles are at risk as Flutter moves Sky Bet operations to Gibraltar amid rising UK gambling taxes
‘Imagine if Malta’s housing market fails’ – iGaming consultant sounds AI job warning
Phil Pearson says replacing humans and increasing profits is at the core of the AI business model
Matchbook acquires rival Betdaq as UK betting exchange prepares to cease trading
The existing Betdaq service will remain open for trading until 21st October 2026
Dhalia Real Estate announces partnership with Sliema Wanderers FC for the 2026/27 season
The collaboration brings together two established Maltese names, each with a longstanding connection to the communities they serve
Neil Chetcuti joins LCKY Group as General Counsel
Before joining Malta-based LCKY Group, Neil Chetcuti was Head of Legal at Sportingtech for over two years
Curaçao Gaming Regulator cuts ties with firm run by former MGA Chief following data breach
The regulator said licensing, compliance and supervision would continue under interim arrangements
Michael Gilboy departs LeoVegas Group after nearly five years
He has more than 15 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition
Buddha-Bar opening ‘a new chapter in Malta’s premium dining scene’
'A venue made for dinners that unfold slowly, cocktails that lead into conversation, and nights that feel considered from beginning to end'
MGA licence renewal ‘essential for continued growth,’ says Zitro Digital CEO Michael Bauer
The company said Malta remains one of Europe’s leading iGaming hubs
David Hopkins appointed Chief Transformation Officer at Yggdrasil
He joins Yggdrasil with experience from major global gaming organisations, including Flutter and Entain
DeGaming appoints Édi Varela as Commercial Director following rebrand
He brings more than a decade of experience across
Malta licenses the company, but reviews rate the brand
An MGA suspension names a company and a licence number, not a website. Reviewers should show the licence holder and every brand that shares it with the player.
Malta-based KTO Group winds down operations following Brazil gaming ban
Founded in Malta in 2018, KTO entered the Brazilian market in 2019
Neil Chetcuti joins LCKY Group as General Counsel
Before joining Malta-based LCKY Group, Neil Chetcuti was Head of Legal at Sportingtech for over two years
Curaçao Gaming Regulator cuts ties with firm run by former MGA Chief following data breach
The regulator said licensing, compliance and supervision would continue under interim arrangements
Michael Gilboy departs LeoVegas Group after nearly five years
He has more than 15 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition