Simply Alpha Capital

Tier 3 · Licensing

Malta (MGA) Gaming License

The Tier-1 EU gaming license - strongest institutional credibility signal, mandatory for EU-facing B2C operators, and a competitive moat for serious operators.

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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) license is the credibility ceiling for European gaming operators. It unlocks EU banking, institutional investors, and premium game provider agreements. The application is rigorous, the standards are high, and the documentation requirements are extensive - which is exactly why the license is valuable. Simply Alpha manages the full MGA application process end-to-end.

What It Covers

License scope.

  • B2C Gaming Service License - casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo
  • B2B Critical Supply License - platforms, aggregators, game studios
  • Type 1 (RNG casino), Type 2 (sportsbook), Type 3 (P2P/poker), Type 4 (lottery)
  • EU-wide market access (with member-state registration)
  • Strong acceptance from Tier-1 banks and institutional LPs

Cost

Investment range

Application fees, regulatory capital, and local compliance officer costs typically total €75K–€150K in year one, with ongoing annual regulatory fees tied to gaming revenue. Full engagement cost depends on scope, number of license types, and team structure.

Timeline

Typical path

Typical timeline is 6–12 months from engagement start through license issuance, driven by the MGA's multi-stage review (business plan assessment, financial review, operational readiness, and systems audit).

Our Process

How we run the application.

  1. Gap assessment - evaluate readiness against MGA standards before filing.
  2. Corporate and governance setup - Malta entity, director structure, local compliance officer.
  3. Business plan and financials - three-year forecasts, audit-grade financial modeling.
  4. Policies and controls - AML/KYC, responsible gaming, player protection, ToS, fraud prevention.
  5. Technical submission - systems audit, DR/BCP, hosting, RNG certifications.
  6. MGA application and review - managing multi-stage correspondence through license grant.

Why Simply Alpha

MGA applications are one of the most documentation-intensive processes in gaming. Our team runs this from the regulator's perspective - we know what MGA reviewers flag, what triggers delays, and how to pre-empt the most common rejection reasons.

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