Malta’s Gaming Authority is launching a unified self-exclusion system for all of its remote gambling licensees, following on from the upgrade of a similar system in the land-based sector.
Remote gaming operators in Malta are already obliged to offer self-exclusion to players outside of a unified system, where players can use some operators’ services while excluded from others. The Authority says it is keen to fill this gap in protection.
“The protection of players is at the heart of the MGA’s regulatory agenda, and this project further underlines our resolve to ensure that players have the necessary tools to engage in gaming services responsibly,” said Heathcliff Farrugia, chief executive officer at the MGA.
“Over the years we have witnessed efforts from gaming operators to implement various responsible gaming measures, and thus we strongly believe that the unified self-exclusion system will be well received by the industry and consumers alike.”
The Authority is also evaluating the possibility of opening up the system for subscription on a voluntary basis to operators licensed in other jurisdictions, ensuring a robust protection of data in line with the GDPR.
