Malta is the world's iGaming capital, hosting 300+ companies and the biggest industry events. Your complete guide to doing business here.
Malta iGaming by the numbers: 300+ licensed operators, 12% of GDP, 12,000+ direct jobs, 1.7 billion EUR annual industry revenue, first EU jurisdiction to regulate (2004), gold-standard MGA license.
World's largest iGaming summit
Growing summit covering intersection of AI, blockchain and iGaming. Typically twice per year. Draws crypto executives and iGaming innovators.
Series of smaller networking events, awards ceremonies and roundtables throughout the year. Great for one-on-one meetings without SiGMA scale.
Major companies you might meet or work with:
Near SiGMA venues, popular with iGaming executives.
In the same complex as many gaming offices.
Large conference centre often used for SiGMA breakouts.
Central, mid-range, walking distance to many gaming offices.
Considering setting up an iGaming operation in Malta? Key points:
Malta was the first EU country to regulate online gambling in 2004. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) license is highly respected. 300+ iGaming companies including Betsson, Kindred, Tipico, LeoVegas and Evolution Gaming operate here.
SiGMA Europe Summit takes place in November each year at MFCC. SiGMA World also holds AI & Blockchain events. Check sigma.world for exact dates. Attracts 25,000+ industry professionals.
Main hubs: Ta Xbiex (Portomaso Business Tower), St Julians, Sliema, and San Gwann. Portomaso Tower alone hosts dozens of major operators.
Corinthia St Georges Bay (near SiGMA venues), Hilton Malta Portomaso (in the business tower complex), InterContinental Malta and AX The Palace Sliema.
Book early - Malta hotels sell out fast during SiGMA week.
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