Legal and regulatory advice for businesses operating in Malta's gaming sector

Gaming Law

FD Legal advises businesses on legal and regulatory matters concerning gaming activities in Malta. The practice assists businesses assessing regulatory requirements, structuring gaming-related arrangements and addressing commercial and contractual matters.

Gaming Regulatory Matters

Gaming activities in Malta are subject to a specific regulatory framework. FD Legal assists businesses in understanding the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to their activities.

  • Maltese gaming regulatory matters

  • Regulatory framework analysis

  • Gaming business model analysis

  • Regulatory perimeter considerations

  • Licensing and authorisation considerations

  • Regulatory correspondence

  • Legal and regulatory opinions

The regulatory treatment of a gaming business depends on the nature of its activities, services and operational structure. FD Legal assists businesses in assessing the legal considerations arising from proposed gaming models.

Gaming Business Models

  • Business model analysis

  • Regulatory classification

  • Gaming platform structures

  • B2B and B2C arrangements

  • Technology-enabled gaming models

  • Third-party arrangements

  • Cross-border considerations

Gaming Commercial Agreements

Gaming businesses rely on a range of technology, commercial and operational agreements. FD Legal advises on the contractual arrangements supporting gaming operations.

  • Gaming-related commercial agreements

  • Platform agreements

  • Software and technology agreements

  • Supplier agreements

  • Customer and business agreements

  • Partnership and collaboration agreements

  • Licensing arrangements

  • Outsourcing agreements

Gaming Technology

Technology is central to modern gaming businesses. FD Legal advises on the contractual and legal issues arising from gaming platforms, software and technology providers.

  • Gaming software agreements

  • Platform arrangements

  • Technology licensing

  • SaaS arrangements

  • Software development

  • API and integration arrangements

  • Technology outsourcing

  • Intellectual property ownership

Compliance & Governance

Gaming businesses must consider a range of regulatory, operational and contractual requirements. FD Legal assists businesses with the legal aspects of their governance and compliance arrangements.

  • Governance arrangements

  • Internal policies

  • Regulatory compliance considerations

  • Outsourcing arrangements

  • Third-party service providers

  • Contractual allocation of responsibilities

  • Risk management considerations

  • Regulatory correspondence

Gaming & Intellectual Property

Gaming businesses frequently depend on software, brands, content and other intellectual property. FD Legal advises on ownership, licensing and protection of these assets.

  • Software ownership

  • Gaming technology IP

  • Trade marks and brand protection

  • Copyright

  • IP licensing

  • Developer and contractor arrangements

  • IP assignment

  • Confidentiality and IP protection

Digital Gaming Businesses

The development of online gaming and technology-enabled gaming businesses raises legal issues extending beyond gaming regulation. FD Legal advises on the wider commercial and contractual framework supporting digital gaming operations.

  • Online gaming businesses

  • Digital platforms

  • Technology arrangements

  • Commercial agreements

  • Data protection considerations

  • Customer-facing terms

  • Third-party technology providers

  • Digital business structures

Discuss a Gaming Matter

If you are establishing, expanding or restructuring a gaming business in Malta, FD Legal can discuss the nature of the proposed activities and the legal, regulatory and contractual issues involved.