Following the recent upgrade of the unified self-exclusion system for land-based operators, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is hoping to introduce a unified self-exclusion system for all remote gaming companies.

Today, remote gaming operators licensed by the MGA are already obliged to offer self-exclusion tools to their players; however, there is no unified system in place, and an excluded player can seek the services of different operators, while being excluded from some others.

“The authority is conscious that this is a gap in the protection offered within its regulated environment and is committed to working towards a system which will give the possibility to players to self-exclude across all licensed gaming channels, be it land-based or remote.

“The protection of players is at the heart of the MGA’s regulatory agenda, and this project further underlines our resolve to ensure that players have the necessary tools to engage in gaming services responsibly. Over the years we have witnessed efforts from gaming operators to implement various responsible gaming measures, and thus we strongly believe that the unified self-exclusion system will be well received by the industry and consumers alike,” said Heathcliff Farrugia, chief executive officer at the MGA.

The authority will also be evaluating the possibility of opening up the system for subscription on a voluntary basis to operators licensed in other jurisdictions, in line with data protection regulations.

Following a period of public consultation, a call for requests for the technical development and implementation of the solution will be made.