Publishing the figures for the first time, the Malta Gaming Authority has reported that in 2015, residents of Malta - a key jurisdiction for the global i-gaming industry - spent a total of €125m on gambling.

Malta gambling spend revealed

Joseph Cuschieri, chief executive of the MGA, said: "For the first time we are publishing a scientific survey that clearly articulates the behaviour of the Maltese population.

“This should help all stakeholders to formulate policies based on scientific data rather than impressions or myths, hence a more informed debate on the economic and social effects of gambling in Malta.”

Source: AZARplus