Muscat promises legislation to facilitate growth of online gaming industry
A new Labour government would give the online gaming industry the necessary support through legislation that would facilitate growth, Labour leader Joseph Muscat said this morning.
Speaking during a visit to the Betsson AB Offices in Ta Xbiex, Dr Muscat stressed the importance of further development and expansion of the sector, which he said was also bound by European legislation.
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Richard Caruana
Feb 26th, 19:40
For our sake if not for yours, please keep your paws off this niche. One small mistake, like you're famous for, and they'll all disappear before you can say 'Malta taghna lkoll'.
Colin Azzopardi
Feb 26th, 18:46
How about Aviation Dr. Muscat.. All the private airlines registering and relocating base in Malta is good for the economy. Please do not scare them away as they are a real asset to our country and creating a lot of jobs.
S Sammut
Feb 26th, 18:38
Ara vera shame on you JM, industry is dong just great thanks to The PN! Dont try to get the 'proset'
Denis Pace
Feb 27th, 08:41
I thought that Labour was against the Gaming Industry....They always toned down the success of the government in promoting this industry locally.
Another U-turn?
Andre Briffa
Feb 26th, 17:20
How ironic...see Joseph Muscat walk around the office of a company that if it were for him would have never been here in the first place!
Victor Vella
Feb 26th, 17:08
LOL Has he ever said no to anything during this election campaign? what about the EU membership referendum JOE?
M. Cachia
Feb 27th, 09:42
The EU issue is now water under the bridge! In addition please note that after the referendum all MEP Elections were won hands down by the PL with the most recent one giving a result of 4 MEPs out of 6 against 2. Now that speaks volumes and it goes to show that people have moved on!
E Gatt
Feb 26th, 15:21
Joseph Muscat, the online gaming industry is thriving because Malta is in the EU. Malta has become the online gaming capital of Europe because the Maltese people rejected your proposals in 2003.
Mr Duncan Scerri
Feb 26th, 16:42
The online gaming market is thriving throughout the world, not just in the EU and certainly not just in Malta.
william cauchi
Feb 26th, 18:23
Gaming is thriving because it is the only profitable business in Europe and some do come here but you can find them all over.
In Malta they come because our English speaking workers can be paid lower salaries. In other countries, proficient English speakers demand much higher wages. But 90% of workers are foreigners and these combine work with a beach holiday atmosphere.
And the 10% tax helps.
Denis Pace
Feb 27th, 08:41
Not thanks to JM!!!
HOW IRONIC!
Karl Grech
Feb 26th, 14:15
Good to read this because I have sent emails to both parties about Online Gaming and only one of the parties responded. Good to see the other party is responding as well now. Hopefully it's not just about an article in the papers though.
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