{"id":4960,"date":"2023-06-23T05:13:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T05:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/23\/malta-president-approves-bill-granting-court-authority-over-online-gambling-judgments\/"},"modified":"2023-06-23T05:13:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T05:13:29","slug":"malta-president-approves-bill-granting-court-authority-over-online-gambling-judgments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/23\/malta-president-approves-bill-granting-court-authority-over-online-gambling-judgments\/","title":{"rendered":"Malta President Approves Bill Granting Court Authority over Online Gambling Judgments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Malta\u2019s President, George Vella, has officially signed Bill 55 into law, which allows Maltese courts to refuse the recognition and implementation of foreign judgements relating to online gaming in Malta. 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This solution protects a wide range of B2B and B2C iGaming enterprises operating in Malta by ensuring that their licenses remain secure even if they commit regulatory violations in other markets.<\/p>\n<p>While the measure boosts Malta\u2019s position as an iGaming center, it has generated concerns about the bill\u2019s possible influence on the broader European gaming sector. Some are concerned that the legislation may hamper international collaboration and efforts to fight global issues such as money laundering, fraud, and problem gambling. Due to legal constraints, collaboration and information sharing among countries may become increasingly difficult.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of Bill 55 is considered as a direct response to legal actions taken by Austrian and German authorities against Maltese-licensed online gambling enterprises. These companies were accused of illegally providing online gambling services to nationals of various nations. 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Some are concerned that the legislation could jeopardize the EU\u2019s Brussels I Recast Regulation and the core values of European Rule of Law. European regulators have conveyed their concerns to the EU Commission, noting the complexity caused by disparities in EU member states\u2019 rules.<\/p>\n<p>In defense of its licensed operators, Malta claims that under the concept of free movement of goods and services, enterprises operating inside its jurisdiction can freely offer services throughout the EU. 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