Which online casinos are licensed in Malta (domestic market)?
The register records that Malta (domestic market) requires a local licence. 1 casino brand holds an active licence valid there, as of 8 Oct 2026; they are listed below A–Z. In this market, only operators holding the local licence may offer online casino games. Legal age: 18+.
Source: Official source · read 2 Oct 2026
- Status
- Local licences
- Regulator
- MGA - Malta Gaming Authority
- Legal age
- 18+
- Licence regime
- B2C Gaming Service Licence (Gaming Act, Cap. 583, 2018); Type 1 = casino games. Same licence as for export: no separate domestic licence
- Key facts
- Offering an online gaming service to Maltese residents requires an MGA B2C licence. A gaming tax of 5% applies to the gross gaming revenue generated by players located in Malta. Land-based casinos: Dragonara, Casino Malta, Oracle, Portomaso. Of these, only Dragonara has a confirmed online offering under an MGA licence (IZI Interactive). The MGA website mentions no 2025-2026 reform specific to the domestic market.
What a player risks
In this market, only operators holding the local licence may offer online casino games. An offshore licence, or a licence issued for another market, does not make play legal where a local licence is required. A site that is not licensed for this market is outside the local regulator's supervision: its players have no access to that regulator's protection or dispute resolution, and deposits, payments or winnings may be blocked or confiscated. Depending on local law, using such a site may also lead to fines or prosecution. The register records for Malta (domestic market): Only operators holding an MGA licence are authorised. The MGA publishes warnings about unauthorised URLs. In practice, blocking of offshore sites (Curaçao, etc.) remains limited: not verified today.
Licences valid in Malta (domestic market)
| Casino | Licence | State | Licence no. | Operator | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonara | Malta (domestic market) (MGA-MT) | Confirmed8 Oct 2026 | MGA/B2C/345/2016 | IZI Interactive Limited (C 75678) | MGA-MT register |