Tag Archives: Malta

BetTornado is the first sports trading app for the iPad. –> It connects to BetFair though their API. — [SCREENSHOTS]

The iPad app is completely free and has no advertising. The app is available in the following countries: Australia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden and … Continue reading

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Britain’s biggest online bookmakers are drawing up plans for a mass exodus from the country to take advantage of lower tax rates in gambling-friendly tax havens such as Gibraltar, Malta and the Isle of Man.

“Industry insiders said the 2001 pact had been killed at a stroke by William Hill‘s confirmation today that it is relocating its fast-growing internet sports betting operation to Gibraltar. Ladbrokes is expected to follow shortly and will face a barrage … Continue reading

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Mario Galea and the Malta Lotteries And Gaming Authority: the continuing corruption of this puppet online gambling licensing body

This is a follow up to the previous Malta LGA article I wrote for Midas Oracle earlier this year, and a re-working and extension of the Mario Galea and the LGA article on my own site a few weeks ago. … Continue reading

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Malta Lotteries And Gaming Authority: the non-regulating regulator

The Malta Lotteries And Gaming Authority is the governmental body whose job it is to oversee and regulate all gambling operations located in Malta. The 2004 Remote Gaming Regulations represents the governing legislation, and it includes the following encouraging clause: … Continue reading

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“Malta Lotteries And Gaming Authority: a governmental regulatory body which is worthless and ineffectual.”

… says that guy. I’m surprised and disappointed. -

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Tiny API delay for non-UK customers of BetFair —since all international BetFair bettors, traders and gamblers are now served from Malta, not from London.

- BetFair Games, BetFair Poker, BetFair Casino, BetFair Multiples, and all non-UK BetFair customers (including those trading on BetFair’s prediction exchange), are under the radar of Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority. (As you all know, Malta is a state that … Continue reading

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Why do BetFair Games (regulated in Malta, E.U.) have a timer on games?

Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority is a stricter regulator than the UK’s Gambling Commission on that point. The Malta regulator mandates BetFair Games to display a timer on their games. The timer is visible on screen at all times, and, … Continue reading

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Is Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority a serious governmental body?

Yes. I did a quick research, and here are 2 points I got: The European Union’s Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, Charlie McCreevy, praised Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority for their professionalism. Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority are working … Continue reading

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If you’re a UK-based trader with BetFair, your ass is covered by the highly regarded Gambling Commission. — If you’re a non-UK-based trader with BetFair, well, try your luck with Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority.

BetFair: Change to Terms and Conditions for non-UK Betfair customers Betfair Customer Services 01 May 11:20 For operational and commercial reasons, Betfair is restructuring its international business. If you are a Betfair customer with a UK-registered address, this change will … Continue reading

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CALLING ALL DEEP THROATS: What is it that Smarkets want to do in Malta, E.U.? And what will Smarkets market anyway?

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