A battle has been brewing in the European Union’s (EU) gaming market for years that has repeatedly thrown Malta into controversy. Now, the small island nation wants to give its resident gaming operators an extra layer of protection against any blowback that might come their way.
Malta has positioned itself as a major hub for gaming operations worldwide, attracting plenty of companies that needed a place to establish roots. Some operators, including Kindred, have argued that a Maltese license is enough to grant them access to the entire EU.
Gaming regulators in various countries, such as Austria, have rebuked the assertion, and there has been an effort recently to hold Malta accountable. As a result, Malta’s lawmakers are considering a bill that would put up, in some instances, a shield between operators and EU countries.
Malta has positioned itself as a major hub for gaming operations worldwide, attracting plenty of companies that needed a place to establish roots. Some operators, including Kindred, have argued that a Maltese license is enough to grant them access to the entire EU.
Gaming regulators in various countries, such as Austria, have rebuked the assertion, and there has been an effort recently to hold Malta accountable. As a result, Malta’s lawmakers are considering a bill that would put up, in some instances, a shield between operators and EU countries.