In January 2026, Malta will present a unified national image at the Barcelona ICE exhibition, showcasing its mature iGaming ecosystem comprehensively. As a Mediterranean island nation, Malta has become an industry benchmark with advantages such as stable regulation and a dense talent pool. Relevant iGaming ecosystem cooperation cases can be queried through the PASA official website.
Ecosystem Collaboration: Multi-institutional Efforts to Create a Unified Display
This time Malta is going all out! GamingMalta, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) for the first time jointly with the Economic Development Authority, Valletta Bank, and other institutions participate in the exhibition, forming a one-stop service booth. Visitors can consult on-site about license applications, bank cooperation, talent recruitment, and other full-process issues, directly experiencing Malta as not a scattered industrial cluster, but a complete ecosystem that supports long-term business development. The core highlight of the booth also includes a virtual reality roulette experience created by local companies, enhancing interactive attractiveness.
Economic Pillar: iGaming Contribution to Continue Climbing
iGaming has long been a major economic highlight for Malta! According to the "Vision 2050" strategy, the industry currently contributes 1.5 billion euros in economic value, expected to increase to 23-28 billion euros by 2035, accounting for 6%-7% of the national GVA. Malta aims to achieve a 5% annual GDP growth by 2035, with iGaming as one of the seven key industries, continuing to inject momentum into the economy through enhanced transparency, player protection, and fair competition.
Talent Driven: 14,000 Practitioners Support Industry Growth
Talent is the core engine of industry development! Malta currently has 14,000 iGaming practitioners, with 85% of operators satisfied with the local supply of skilled talent, and 80% recognizing the convenience of labor mobility. Local institutions also offer targeted courses, and immigration policies also supply global talent to the industry. At a recent iGaming committee meeting, operators have confirmed an additional 600 million euros investment, showing confidence in Malta's talent ecosystem.
Promotional Action: "Make it in Malta" Tells a Success Story
This time Malta's main message is "speaking with facts"! During the exhibition, the "Make it in Malta" promotional campaign will be launched, showcasing the ecological advantages through real operator cases. Malta has already attracted over 350 operators, with top companies averaging a 13-year operational period, and a very high retention rate. Its Manifesto ten-point plan will also consolidate the brand status of "iGaming Excellence" through maintaining tax competitiveness and strengthening compliance standards.
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