Casinos in Malta: 2026 guide

None of the operators listed below holds a licence of this country โ€” all of them work under foreign licences.

Regulation

Malta is a key hub of the global gambling industry and home to one of the most influential regulators, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). An MGA licence is considered prestigious and is widely used by international online casino and betting operators to serve European and global markets; the country offers developed infrastructure, favourable tax conditions and EU membership. The MGA sets requirements on player protection, game fairness and anti-money-laundering. Land-based casinos for locals and tourists also operate on the island itself. The currency is the euro; operators support a wide range of payment methods โ€” cards, e-wallets and bank transfers. For players an MGA licence is one marker of an operator's reliability, though protection also depends on the local legislation of their own country.

Top online casinos โ€” Malta

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FAQ: casinos and laws โ€” Malta

Are online casinos legal in Malta?

In short: it depends on the type of games and on whether Malta recognises the operator's licence. The full breakdown is in the "Regulation" block at the top of the page, and below are 6 brands that actually accept players from this jurisdiction.

Which licences do the casinos available in Malta hold?

The brands available here run under these licences: UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority), Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority). Each operator's regulator is listed in the "Key facts" block of its review โ€” 6 casinos in this shortlist.

How many casinos are available to players from Malta?

Our atlas lists 6 online casinos relevant to this jurisdiction. Every review shows when it was last edited.

What criteria are the casinos selected by?

We weigh the licence and how well it's recognised in the jurisdiction, the brand's real availability to the country's players, payout speed, local payment methods and the operator's reputation.