Malta's gaming sector presents unified approach at ICE 2026, bringing together regulation, banking, and business support under coordinated banner.
The Malta Gaming Authority is spearheading a coordinated jurisdictional showcase at ICE Barcelona 2026, marking a strategic shift toward presenting Malta's gaming sector as an integrated ecosystem rather than individual service providers.
Under the "Make it in Malta" initiative, the MGA will be joined by GamingMalta, Identità, Malta Enterprise, and Bank of Valletta at the industry's premier event. This unified approach demonstrates how licensing, regulation, investment facilitation, identity services, and banking converge within Malta's established framework.
The coordinated presence aims to illustrate Malta's comprehensive support structure for gaming operators seeking jurisdictional stability and long-term operational certainty.
"Our aim is to continue positioning Malta as the jurisdiction of choice for operators who value stability, clarity, and long term partnership. Through this coordinated presence, we are demonstrating the strength of our ecosystem and our commitment to supporting sustainable growth across the industry."
— Charles Mizzi, CEO of the MGA
Make it in Malta Partners
The unified Malta delegation includes five key organizations: Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), GamingMalta, Identità, Malta Enterprise, and Bank of Valletta. This partnership represents the complete ecosystem of licensing, regulation, investment facilitation, identity services, and banking support.
Malta's delegation will engage with industry stakeholders throughout the three-day event, scheduled for 19 to 21 January at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. ICE 2026 expects to attract 63,783 visitors alongside 589 exhibitors and 294 regulators from 186 countries.
The Malta Gaming Authority has issued new guidelines for anti-money laundering compliance earlier this year, demonstrating the ongoing regulatory evolution that operators can expect from the jurisdiction.
63,783
Expected Visitors
589
Exhibitors
294
Regulators
186
Countries Represented
3
Event Duration (Days)
This collaborative approach signals Malta's evolution from fragmented service presentation toward ecosystem-based marketing, emphasizing the interconnected nature of its regulatory, financial, and business support infrastructure. The strategy addresses operator demands for comprehensive jurisdictional solutions rather than piecemeal services.
Malta's strategic evolution from fragmented service presentation to ecosystem-based marketing reflects the industry's shift toward comprehensive jurisdictional solutions over piecemeal services.
According to Malta Gaming Authority.
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