PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER Prime Minister Robert Abela reaffirms Government’s commitment to a stable, competitive and innovative gaming sector

During a meeting with leaders from the Maltese gaming sector at Auberge de Castille, Prime Minister Robert Abela highlighted the sector's significant contribution to Malta's economic development, particularly through investment, quality employment, innovation and the strengthening of Malta's reputation as a leading digital economy.

Against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, rapid technological advancements and increasing global competition for investment and talent, the Prime Minister stressed that stability and predictability remain among Malta's greatest strengths.

Referring to recent developments in international gaming markets, Dr Abela emphasised the importance of providing businesses with long-term certainty, strong institutions and a clear policy direction, supported by continuous dialogue between Government, regulators and sector stakeholders.

He reiterated that the Government remains committed to safeguarding these principles while creating the right conditions for the sector to continue growing, innovating and attracting investment. Dr Abela affirmed that the gaming sector has been one of Malta's greatest success stories, and that the Government's objective is to ensure that its future is as successful as its past.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Government's determination to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure that Malta continues to embrace innovation while preserving stability, fostering sustainable economic growth and improving quality of life.

Dr Abela commended the valuable work carried out by the GamingMalta Foundation and the Malta Gaming Authority, acknowledging their pivotal role in consolidating Malta's position as one of the world's leading gaming jurisdictions through strategic leadership, effective stakeholder engagement and robust regulation.

Also present for the meeting were Ministers Silvio Schembri, Clifton Grima, Jonathan Attard and Omar Farrugia, Member of Parliament Cressida Galea, and the Head of Secretariat at the Office of the Prime Minister Mark Mallia.