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How Cyprus Got Here

Section 2 showed the scale of Cyprus's gaming market. Section 3 showed the diversity of the studios that make it up. Section 4 showed the capital that flows through them. This section looks at what made all of it possible in the first place.

Cyprus Media & IT

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Malta Makes Enhancements To VAT And Gaming Tax Frameworks

The Malta government published Legal Notices 84 and 86 of 2026 on 1 April, which are designed to make enhancements to the Value Added Tax (VAT) and gaming tax frameworks under Maltese law. These changes, which respond directly to feedback received from the gaming industry following extensive consultation, will enter into force on 1 October.

Malta Media & IT

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The Sovereign Group

Prediction Markets In Europe: Why Malta Is Often On The Shortlist

Prediction markets are gaining traction in Europe, but operators face a critical regulatory question: are these platforms financial products or gaming services? The classification determines licensing requirements, distribution rights, and cross-border viability across EU Member States.

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Finance Malta

FOR BETTER GAMING – VEIKKAUS And The Challenges Of Registering Advertising Slogans As EU Trademarks

On 1 July 2026, the General Court of the European Union ruled on the application for the EU word mark ‘FOR BETTER GAMING – VEIKKAUS’ filed by Veikkaus Oy, the Finnish state-owned and sole gambling operator.

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

Irish Gambling Regulatory Regime – Implementation Update

Worldwide Media & IT

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Matheson

Same NPC, Different Rules: How A Player’s Age Changes Their Responsibilities Under The AI Act

Poland Technology

WP

WH Partners

C Business Advisors Publishes Cyprus Games Industry Footprint For 2024

Cyprus Media & IT

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Slogan publicitaire et marque : l’affaire « FOR BETTER GAMING – VEIKKAUS »

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

Malta And Online Gaming

Malta Media & IT

CG

CSB Group

Setting Up A Company In Malta: Documents, Timelines And Key Decisions

Malta Media & IT

CG

CSB Group

Payroll Outsourcing: The Smarter Way To Run Your People Operations

CG

CSB Group

FOR BETTER GAMING – VEIKKAUS’: Waarom Deze Reclameslogan Geen Uniemerk Werd

NG

Novagraaf Group

Dutch Supreme Court Closes One Door On Gambling Player Claims – What’s Next For Malta-Based Operators?

Malta Media & IT

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

AI In The IGaming Industry: Enhancing Personalisation While Avoiding Manipulation

Malta Media & IT

GA

Ganado Advocates

Authorisation Processes In Ireland (Podcast)

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Cut Costs Or Grow? You Can Do Both!

Cyprus Strategy

RC

RSM Cyprus

Governance, Risk And Compliance Consulting - How Can We Help?

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Life Sciences Outlook 2026 - Mergers And Acquisitions (Video)

Ireland Strategy

AC

Arthur Cox

German Utility Models: IP Protection Within Weeks (2026) (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Crypto Wealth and Malta’s Residence Programmes: GRP/TRP for Digital Asset Holders in 2026

Explore upcoming industry events where CSB Group will showcase specialized services across yachting, gaming, and financial sectors throughout 2026. Discover opportunities to connect with experts...

Malta Media & IT

CG

CSB Group

Malta’s Gaming Sector: Current Developments And Future Trends

Paul Micallef Grimaud and Philip Formosa from Ganado Advocates examine Malta's evolving gambling regulatory landscape, covering MGA licensing requirements, cross-border player claims, prediction markets, and the latest gaming tax reforms. Their comprehensive analysis provides essential insights into one of Europe's most established gaming jurisdictions and its regulatory framework for 2026/27.

Malta Media & IT

GA

Ganado Advocates

The Financial Side Of Running An IGaming Business

Running an iGaming business requires more than just licensing and platform setup. The financial and operational infrastructure—including payment reconciliations, transaction monitoring, banking relationships, and multi-provider coordination...

Cyprus Media & IT

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Malta: The Rising Capital Of Game Development

There is a conversation happening right now in game studios and boardrooms from Toronto to Tokyo, from Stockholm to Seoul. It is a conversation about where to base the next chapter of a company's growth.

Malta Media & IT

CG

CSB Group

Curaçao vs Nevis vs Anjouan: Which IGaming Jurisdiction Fits Your Business In 2026?

Cyprus Media & IT

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Operating Within A Framework The Industry Already Knows, Trusts

Malta Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Tech, Gaming And IT: Trends In Poland M&A

Poland Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

High-risk Business Incorporation: Structuring iGaming, Crypto And Adult Industry Companies The Right Way

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

How To Start An IGaming Business In 2026: Full Guide

Cyprus Media & IT

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Economics Weekly Alert 17/2026

Cyprus Strategy

Ki

KPMG in Cyprus

Maltese Legislation Prohibiting The Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments Is A Relevant Factor For National Courts When Establishing Urgency In Proceedings For European Account Preservation Orders

European Union Media & IT

FF

FFF Legal

Droit d’auteur et arts appliqués : la CJUE clarifie les règles du jeu

HA

Haas Avocats

Malta’s VAT And Gaming Tax Reforms: Key Changes For The Gaming Sector

Malta Media & IT

GA

Ganado Advocates

How To Start A Sweepstakes Business: Legal Requirements And Licensing Explained

Cyprus Media & IT

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Maltese Legislation Prohibiting The Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments Is A Relevant Factor For National Courts When Establishing Urgency In Proceedings For European Account Preservation Orders

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on how national courts should assess applications for European Account Preservation Orders when creditors seek to recover gambling debts from Malta-based operators.

European Union Media & IT

FF

FFF Legal

Droit d’auteur et arts appliqués : la CJUE clarifie les règles du jeu

La Cour de Justice de l'Union Européenne clarifie les critères d'originalité applicables aux objets des arts appliqués et précise la méthode d'appréciation de la contrefaçon en droit d'auteur.

HA

Haas Avocats

Malta’s VAT And Gaming Tax Reforms: Key Changes For The Gaming Sector

Following the enactment of Legal Notice 86 of 2026, the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) has issued new guidelines on the applicability of the VAT exemption to gambling and betting.

Malta Media & IT

GA

Ganado Advocates

How To Start A Sweepstakes Business: Legal Requirements And Licensing Explained

Starting a sweepstakes business requires careful legal structuring to avoid gambling classification and regulatory penalties. Understanding the distinction between promotional sweepstakes and regulated gaming activities is essential for compliance across different jurisdictions. This guide examines the legal framework, licensing requirements, and corporate structures needed to operate a compliant sweepstakes company.

Cyprus Media & IT

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Why Choose The Nevis iGaming Licence In 2026: Key Benefits For Online Gaming Operators

Cyprus Media & IT

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

The Digital Impact Of Italy’s Gambling Advertising Ban: Tipsters, Streamers, And Market Asymmetry

This article analyses the contradictions generated by the current regulatory framework, focusing on the distinction between digital actors operating in cooperation with licensed operators and those promoting offshore (.com) gambling markets.

Italy Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Navigating Malta's New VAT And Gaming Tax Framework

On 6 April 2026, the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) issued awaited guidelines that signal a fundamental evolution of Malta's economic model for the gaming sector.

GT

Grant Thornton Malta

Malta's New VAT Framework For Online Betting And Online Live Events – Two New Guidelines Issued Today

These Guidelines clarify which gambling and betting products qualify as (i) electronically supplied services (ESS) and (ii) streamed and virtual activities.

Malta Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

The Sports Private Limited Liability Company: Malta’s New Framework For Sports Governance

By virtue of Legal Notice 91 of 2026, the Minister responsible for the registration of commercial partnerships, in consultation with the Minister responsible for education, sport, youth, research and innovation...

Malta Commercial

WP

WH Partners

Malta's Gambling VAT Exemption: The First Guidelines Are Here

Malta Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Revised VAT Treatment of Gambling Services — Legal Notice 86 of 2026 and MTCA Guidelines

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Finland’s Gambling Market Reform — Key Points

Finland Media & IT

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

The Reorganisation Of Land-Based Gaming: A Regulatory Prerequisite For Upcoming ADM Tenders

Italy Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

New VAT Rules On Gambling And Betting Activities Effective 1 October 2026

WP

WH Partners

Top-ups Of Gaming Accounts At PVRs

Italy Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

How Online Gaming Operators Select The Appropriate IGaming Licence

Cyprus Media & IT

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Prediction Markets In Europe: Why Malta Is Often On The Shortlist

WP

WH Partners

New 15% Tax Rate For Highly Skilled Professionals In Finance And Gaming

Malta Employment

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GTG

Finnish Gambling System Reform – Part VI – Sanctions & Dispute Resolution

Finland Litigation

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Positive Developments In Cyprus IP Box Regime: Upcoming Guidance On Advertising Income For Mobile Game Developers

Cyprus Media & IT

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S&A

White Flag Raised On Ireland's Licensing Regime

Ireland Media & IT

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Article 56A In Action: Malta's Public Policy Shield Confirmed By The Courts

Malta Media & IT

CG

CSB Group

Digital Fairness Act: What The Public Consultation Tells The Video Game Industry

Poland Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Finnish Gambling System Reform Is Underway – Part V – Tax Implications & Challenges For Service Providers And Players

Finland Media & IT

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

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CSB Group At ICE Barcelona 2025 - IGaming FAQs On Jurisdictions & Regulatory & Consultancy Services (Video)

CG

CSB Group

The Future Of Gaming With AI (Video)

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GTG

The Evolution Of Malta's Gaming Industry (Video)

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GTG

Achieving The Ideal Gaming Regulatory Framework (Video)

WP

WH Partners

Malta Online Gaming Licence Application (Video)

CG

CSB Group

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