The Malta Gaming Authority hosted the Gambling Regulators European Forum’s (GREF) 2024 Malta from 20 to 22 May. This prestigious event united gambling regulators from over 25 European countries, creating a dynamic platform to tackle pressing industry challenges and exchange invaluable insights.

Topics discussed ranged from the Responsible Gambling, Digital and Innovation, International Perspectives on Gambling Regulation, Anti Money Laundering, MGA’s ESG Code and a Geographical approach to Gambling.

GREF Chairwoman Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin was honoured to open GREF’s 2024 Annual Conference. At its opening speech, as GREF Chairwoman, Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin underlined the growing maturity of GREF Members in their gambling analyses and tools, the urgent need for cooperation between stakeholders, and its openness to international partnerships. She pointed out that: “European regulators cannot be isolated, apart from the other actors. Even if we have specific and unique reponsabilities, we need to work with others to propose an effective regulation”.

MGA CEO Charles Mizzi welcomed attendees to Malta for GREF’s 2024 Annual Conference, highlighting the importance of collaboration for effective regulation.  He stated that: “The complexity of the industry demands collaborative efforts. With various stakeholders, including operators, technology providers, and government bodies – all playing critical roles – collaboration allows us to leverage the diverse expertise and perspectives to develop comprehensive and effective regulatory frameworks that address the complexities that are inherent to the industry.”

With over 90 participants representing regulatory bodies from various countries, the conference served as an excellent platform for networking and collaboration among international stakeholders, reinforcing the importance of a collaborative approach to gambling regulation.