MGA лицензия: требования и процесс

Malta Gaming Authority — одна из наиболее престижных gaming лицензий, охватывающая EU и глобальные операции.

Типы лицензий

B2C: Class 1 (casino, slots), Class 2 (betting), Class 3 (poker), Class 4 (game providers). B2B: критические поставщики (game providers, platform vendors). Обычно operator получает B2C multi-class + regulatory approvals для games.

Requirements

Corporate structure: Maltese entity or EU-based. Fit & proper: shareholders, directors screened. Financial: paid-up capital €40K–€100K per class. Business plan comprehensive. Compliance plan: AML, RG, technical. Player fund segregation. Tax obligations.

Process

Application submission с documentation. MGA review 3–6 месяцев. On-site inspection. Technical certification games (RNG, RTP). Live testing period. Final approval. Ongoing supervision. Annual license fee: €25K–€40K.

Advantages

EU market access: passporting в некоторые страны. Reputation: strong compliance signal. Bank relationships: easier acceptance. Investment grade: enables funding, exit. Player trust: recognized brand. Standard для serious international operators.