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Florida lawsuit targets payment processors in sweepstakes crackdown, setting potential US precedent
Regulation
iGaming

Florida lawsuit targets payment processors in sweepstakes crackdown, setting potential US precedent

Florida AG sues Stake, VGW and payment firms Yodlee, Trustly, Worldpay, alleging illegal gambling via sweepstakes model.

21 Aug 2026
Late Filings and Client Fund Gaps Drive MFSA's 2025 Enforcement Crackdown
Regulation
Finance

Late Filings and Client Fund Gaps Drive MFSA's 2025 Enforcement Crackdown

The MFSA issued 91 enforcement actions and €570,673 in penalties in 2025, with late reporting accounting for 69% of cases while client fund safeguarding emerges as a key priority.

21 Aug 2026
EU tax simplification package cuts withholding tax and scraps CFC overlap for Pillar 2 groups
Regulation
Finance

EU tax simplification package cuts withholding tax and scraps CFC overlap for Pillar 2 groups

The European Commission adopted a major tax simplification package on 24 June 2026, cutting withholding taxes, scrapping CFC overlaps with Pillar 2, and streamlining DAC reporting.

21 Aug 2026
MSC Seashore Marks Five Years: What Valletta Calls Mean for Malta's Cruise Economy
Tourism
Hospitality

MSC Seashore Marks Five Years: What Valletta Calls Mean for Malta's Cruise Economy

MSC Seashore marks five years of service, with repeated Valletta calls underscoring Malta's role as a Mediterranean cruise hub.

21 Aug 2026
Malta's iGaming sector watches nervously as UK gambling reform threatens Pandora's box
Regulation
iGaming

Malta's iGaming sector watches nervously as UK gambling reform threatens Pandora's box

The UK's decision to scrap the 'aim to permit' rule could trigger a full Gambling Act overhaul, unsettling Malta-based operators with UK exposure.

21 Aug 2026
QuinnBet fined £609,104 by UK Gambling Commission for AML and safer gambling control failures
Regulation
iGaming

QuinnBet fined £609,104 by UK Gambling Commission for AML and safer gambling control failures

QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited will pay £609,104 after a UK Gambling Commission review uncovered serious AML and safer gambling control failures.

21 Aug 2026
Malta Wins Global Diving Award, Strengthening Tourism Pitch to German Market
Tourism
Hospitality

Malta Wins Global Diving Award, Strengthening Tourism Pitch to German Market

Malta has been named the world's best diving destination at the boot Düsseldorf Dive Awards, a win that boosts its appeal to high-value German tourists.

21 Aug 2026
Malta scoops two UK tourism awards, boosting destination brand
Tourism
Hospitality

Malta scoops two UK tourism awards, boosting destination brand

Malta named Most Desirable Island in Europe by Wanderlust readers and wins Aspire inclusivity award.

21 Aug 2026
Malta Chamber Publishes Annual Report 2025
Economy
Leadership

Malta Chamber Publishes Annual Report 2025

The Malta Chamber of Commerce has released its Annual Report 2025, now available for download.

21 Aug 2026
Caliente.mx lands main sponsorship for SiGMA North America in Mexico City
Investment
iGaming

Caliente.mx lands main sponsorship for SiGMA North America in Mexico City

Mexican betting brand Caliente.mx becomes main sponsor of SiGMA North America, set for Mexico City in September 2026.

21 Aug 2026
Minister's family hotel to host Danish reality show backed by film rebate
Regulation
Real Estate

Minister's family hotel to host Danish reality show backed by film rebate

Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo's family-owned L-Eremita hotel in Gozo will host a Danish reality show approved for Malta's film cash rebate.

21 Aug 2026
Vidić visit part of MTA push to break summer season dependency
Tourism
Hospitality

Vidić visit part of MTA push to break summer season dependency

Nemanja Vidić's Malta tour is more than fan service. It's a calculated move to market the islands as a year-round destination.

21 Aug 2026