The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has these days met with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) to speak about collaborative efforts withinside the fields of accountable gambling, sports activities making a bet integrity and anti-cash laundering.
The MGA’s CEO Carl Brincat and Chief of Policy and International Affairs Kinga Warda loved a effective assembly with the UKGC’s Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes and Executive Director for Operations Kay Roberts, who had been in Malta for a -day visit.
They mentioned know-how sharing projects among their respective Responsible Gambling teams. By operating together, each regulators are searching for to boost their dedication to making sure the very best requirements of participant safety and honest play inside their respective jurisdictions.
The regulators additionally emphasized the significance of data sharing when it comes to sports activities making a bet integrity, AML/CFT and compliance.
The MGA additionally shared the revel in received thru the sandbox surroundings that were released for the usage of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLTs) and the reputation of cryptocurrencies via way of means of gaming operators. This led to a devoted coverage that became posted in advance withinside the year.
Meanwhile, the UKGC shared the modern-day development on the United Kingdom’s Gambling Act White Paper. The regulators additionally mentioned formalising their courting thru a Memorandum of Understanding.