Disclaimer: MGADB is not affiliated with the Malta Gaming Authority.

Rating Methodology

Transparent, Data-Driven Ratings for Malta Gambling Sites

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Our Approach

MGADB ratings provide an objective, data-driven assessment of Malta gambling sites based entirely on publicly available regulatory information. Unlike subjective review sites, our ratings are calculated algorithmically from verifiable data held by the Malta Gaming Authority.

Our ratings are NOT recommendations to gamble. They are informational tools to help you understand the regulatory standing and business practices of licensed operators.

Rating Scale (0-10)

9.0 - 10.0 Excellent
8.0 - 8.9 Very Good
7.0 - 7.9 Good
6.0 - 6.9 Fair
Below 6.0 Below Average

How Ratings Are Calculated

Base Score: 10.0

Every site starts with a perfect score. Points are deducted for risk factors and added for positive attributes.

Deductions (Risk Factors)

1. Regulatory Actions (Malta Gaming Authority)

Most important trust factor - only actions in last 3 years count:

  • Severe (licence suspension, revocation, surrender): -2.0 points each
  • Moderate (sanctions, financial penalties): -1.5 points each
  • Minor (warnings, settlements): -0.75 points each
2. White Label Proliferation

-0.1 points per white label (max -1.5 points)

Only applies when operator has 5+ white label sites - may indicate cookie-cutter approach

3. Inactive Domain

-2.0 points - Domain is no longer active on the MGA register

Bonuses (Positive Attributes)

1. Multiple Gambling Types

+0.2 points per type (max +1.0 points)

Rewards operators offering casino, bingo, sports betting, poker, and/or lottery - one-stop-shop for users

2. Established Operator

+0.3 points - Operating for 2+ years

Track record of sustained operation under Malta regulation

Current Rating Distribution

Data Sources

All data used in our ratings comes from official Malta Gaming Authority sources:

  • Licence information: Business Licence Register (updated weekly)
  • Regulatory actions: Public Register of enforcement actions
  • Company details: Registered operator information
  • Domain status: Active, inactive, and white label classifications

Ratings are recalculated weekly when new MGA data is imported.

Important Notes

⚠️ Gambling can be addictive. Please play responsibly.

For help: Responsible Gaming Foundation Malta