Malta Gaming Authority launches new player self-assessment tool
The online tool in the MGA Player Hub is intended to allow players to reflect on their gambling habits and behaviour.
Malta.- The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced the launch of a new online Self-Assessment Tool for players. Available in both English and Maltese, the tool is intended to help players to reflect on their gambling habits and behaviour.
The free, anonymous tool was developed in collaboration with the Maltese organisations Sedqa, Caritas Malta, the OASI Foundation, and the Responsible Gaming Foundation. It’s based on the widely recognised Problem Gambling Severity Index screening tool and uses a questionnaire comprising nine questions. The questions aim to assess the extent of an individual’s gambling behaviour while also considering broader social and environmental influences.
The MGA said the tool encourages self-reflection in an accessible way, helping players consider whether they may benefit from reaching out for professional guidance. Access is via the Player Hub on the MGA website. Should a user’s results indicate the need for further support, they will be directed to one of the participating organisations, each of which serves as a point of contact for advice and care. Information is also available on safer gambling tools, such as setting limits or using global bet-blocking tools.
The regulator described the initiative as part of its commitment to player protection, representing a collaborative, people-first approach working alongside entities in Malta and Gozo to ensure that those experiencing gambling-related harm are informed and supported. It’s encouraging players to use the tool regularly as a way to monitor changes in their gambling behaviour over time and stay mindful of any change that may occur.
Last month, the MGA issued a public warning about two websites that it said were falsely claiming to have an association with the regulator despite not having Maltese gaming licences. The update specifies two specific URLs that the regulator says are not licensed in the territory.
The MGA has clarified that it has no connection with the two websites at URLS under m.c1al9.com and m.nkryu17dc.com. The sites allegedly mention MGA licensing and authorisation in misleading ways.
