The regulatory framework covers games of chance, games of chance and skill and skill games. The Authority shall be guided by a list of criteria in determining whether a game is a skill game or otherwise, with the onus of proving whether a game is one based on skill or otherwise being placed on the proponent of such game. Such classification by the Authority must be issued via a ruling or binding instrument to ensure consistency and transparency.
The Malta Gaming Authority may decide to classify a game as licensable or exempt, as well as to determine whether a game is a skill game or a controlled skill game, with the latter warranting an ad-hoc licence, through rulings or other binding instruments. The Regulations also classify ‘other games’ under Part VIII of the Gaming Authorisation Regulations, laying down a softer regulatory approach in view of the intervention deemed necessary.
