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DUBAI, UAE | 09-11 FEBRUARY
DUBAI, UAE | 09-11 FEBRUARY
10. Future Implications for Malta and EU Operators
Stakeholders expect ongoing legal discussion across the EU. For a full review of the ruling, its impact on Malta’s framework, and Bill 55.
Read the full article here: sigma.world/news/eu-cour...
Stakeholders expect ongoing legal discussion across the EU. For a full review of the ruling, its impact on Malta’s framework, and Bill 55.
Read the full article here: sigma.world/news/eu-cour...
Landmark EU ruling on gambling losses: will it unsettle Malta’s model and Bill 55?
EU court rules gamblers can sue under home law, raising questions for Malta’s licensing model and Bill 55 protections.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
10. Future Implications for Malta and EU Operators
Stakeholders expect ongoing legal discussion across the EU. For a full review of the ruling, its impact on Malta’s framework, and Bill 55.
Read the full article here: sigma.world/news/eu-cour...
Stakeholders expect ongoing legal discussion across the EU. For a full review of the ruling, its impact on Malta’s framework, and Bill 55.
Read the full article here: sigma.world/news/eu-cour...
9. MGA Response And Industry Outlook
The Malta Gaming Authority said the ruling does not directly affect its licensing or Bill 55. MGA continues to align its framework with EU principles.
The Malta Gaming Authority said the ruling does not directly affect its licensing or Bill 55. MGA continues to align its framework with EU principles.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
9. MGA Response And Industry Outlook
The Malta Gaming Authority said the ruling does not directly affect its licensing or Bill 55. MGA continues to align its framework with EU principles.
The Malta Gaming Authority said the ruling does not directly affect its licensing or Bill 55. MGA continues to align its framework with EU principles.
8. Cross-Border Legal Tensions In EU Court System
A Maltese civil court blocked an Austrian judgment ordering repayment of losses, citing public policy. This highlights tensions in enforcing cross-border judgments.
A Maltese civil court blocked an Austrian judgment ordering repayment of losses, citing public policy. This highlights tensions in enforcing cross-border judgments.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
8. Cross-Border Legal Tensions In EU Court System
A Maltese civil court blocked an Austrian judgment ordering repayment of losses, citing public policy. This highlights tensions in enforcing cross-border judgments.
A Maltese civil court blocked an Austrian judgment ordering repayment of losses, citing public policy. This highlights tensions in enforcing cross-border judgments.
7. Bill 55 And Malta’s Regulatory Model
The decision interacts with Malta’s Bill 55 framework. Article 56A allows courts to refuse foreign judgments. The ruling may prompt discussion on Malta’s point of supply model.
The decision interacts with Malta’s Bill 55 framework. Article 56A allows courts to refuse foreign judgments. The ruling may prompt discussion on Malta’s point of supply model.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
7. Bill 55 And Malta’s Regulatory Model
The decision interacts with Malta’s Bill 55 framework. Article 56A allows courts to refuse foreign judgments. The ruling may prompt discussion on Malta’s point of supply model.
The decision interacts with Malta’s Bill 55 framework. Article 56A allows courts to refuse foreign judgments. The ruling may prompt discussion on Malta’s point of supply model.
6. Implications For Directors And Operators
The ruling clarifies where damage is assessed but does not remove all operator defences. Companies may still rely on contracts, policies, or public law defences.
The ruling clarifies where damage is assessed but does not remove all operator defences. Companies may still rely on contracts, policies, or public law defences.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
6. Implications For Directors And Operators
The ruling clarifies where damage is assessed but does not remove all operator defences. Companies may still rely on contracts, policies, or public law defences.
The ruling clarifies where damage is assessed but does not remove all operator defences. Companies may still rely on contracts, policies, or public law defences.
5. Exceptions To The General Rule
Courts can apply another law if the case has a closer connection elsewhere. Factors include operator location, contracts, or transaction location.
Courts can apply another law if the case has a closer connection elsewhere. Factors include operator location, contracts, or transaction location.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
5. Exceptions To The General Rule
Courts can apply another law if the case has a closer connection elsewhere. Factors include operator location, contracts, or transaction location.
Courts can apply another law if the case has a closer connection elsewhere. Factors include operator location, contracts, or transaction location.
4. Damage Assessments In Online Gambling
In online gambling, damage occurs in the player’s country. This protects consumers while requiring operators to comply with multiple legal jurisdictions.
In online gambling, damage occurs in the player’s country. This protects consumers while requiring operators to comply with multiple legal jurisdictions.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
4. Damage Assessments In Online Gambling
In online gambling, damage occurs in the player’s country. This protects consumers while requiring operators to comply with multiple legal jurisdictions.
In online gambling, damage occurs in the player’s country. This protects consumers while requiring operators to comply with multiple legal jurisdictions.
3. Court of Justice Clarifies Applicable Law
The court cited the Rome II Regulation, stating that in general the law of the country where damage occurs applies to non-contractual disputes like torts.
The court cited the Rome II Regulation, stating that in general the law of the country where damage occurs applies to non-contractual disputes like torts.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
3. Court of Justice Clarifies Applicable Law
The court cited the Rome II Regulation, stating that in general the law of the country where damage occurs applies to non-contractual disputes like torts.
The court cited the Rome II Regulation, stating that in general the law of the country where damage occurs applies to non-contractual disputes like torts.
2. Case Origins in Austria
The case began in Austria, where a player sued a Maltese licensed operator now in liquidation. Austria’s Supreme Court asked the EU court which law should apply.
The case began in Austria, where a player sued a Maltese licensed operator now in liquidation. Austria’s Supreme Court asked the EU court which law should apply.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
2. Case Origins in Austria
The case began in Austria, where a player sued a Maltese licensed operator now in liquidation. Austria’s Supreme Court asked the EU court which law should apply.
The case began in Austria, where a player sued a Maltese licensed operator now in liquidation. Austria’s Supreme Court asked the EU court which law should apply.
1. Landmark Ruling on EU Gambling Loss Claims
The EU Court of Justice ruled that players can use their country’s law to recover losses from foreign operators. This could challenge Malta’s point of supply licensing model.
The EU Court of Justice ruled that players can use their country’s law to recover losses from foreign operators. This could challenge Malta’s point of supply licensing model.
January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
1. Landmark Ruling on EU Gambling Loss Claims
The EU Court of Justice ruled that players can use their country’s law to recover losses from foreign operators. This could challenge Malta’s point of supply licensing model.
The EU Court of Justice ruled that players can use their country’s law to recover losses from foreign operators. This could challenge Malta’s point of supply licensing model.