# Malta gaming industry economic and regulatory trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malta-gaming-industry-economic-and-regulatory-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-12T07:55:54.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Malta’s gaming sector is expanding its economic footprint, with gross value added rising to approximately €1.42 billion in 2025 from €1.32 billion in 2023. Although the number of licensed companies has decreased, the industry has grown through diversification into areas such as esports, video game development, and supporting technology businesses.

To support competitiveness, new VAT and gaming tax arrangements are scheduled to take effect in October 2026, intended to provide a more simplified and predictable tax structure for businesses. 

Regulatory efforts continue under the Malta Gaming Authority, which has set priorities for 2026 focusing on player protection, sports betting integrity, cash transactions, and increased scrutiny of crypto assets.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Malta gaming industry shows economic growth and regulatory evolution

Malta's gaming industry reached €1.42 billion in gross value added in 2025, supported by regulatory updates and diversification into esports and technology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malta-gaming-industry-shows-economic-growth-and-regulatory-evolution

### 2026-10-08: Malta reports industrial growth driven by energy and rising employment

Malta reports a 5.1% annual rise in industrial production driven by energy, while employment figures show growing labor dependency between Gozo and the mainland.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malta-reports-industrial-growth-driven-by-energy-and-rising-employment

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