MT Malta · Guide
Malta regulates draws through the Malta Gaming Authority, with a permit for brand promotions, simple permits for non-profits and a full licence for paid games of chance.
01 At a glance
02 The models
Whether a draw needs a permit or a licence depends on who runs it and what entrants pay for.
Promotional draws where entrants pay only for the goods being promoted. A permit is applied for at least 10 days ahead, within monthly, annual and single prize limits, and promoters must be able to prove the game was run fairly and honestly.
Tombolas and lotteries for good causes, with stakes up to €5, at least 90% of net proceeds going to the cause and a €25 permit per event.
Paid-entry games of chance, including lotteries, are gaming services that need a B2C licence from the Malta Gaming Authority.
+ Know before you run
03 Questions
Yes. Brand promotions run as commercial communication games need an MGA permit, applied for at least 10 days ahead and within monthly, annual and single prize limits.
Yes, with a permit of €25 per event, stakes of up to €5 and at least 90% of net proceeds going to the cause.
A game with stakes up to €1 and prizes up to €100, which is exempt from licensing.
Yes. Paid games of chance, including lotteries, are gaming services that need a B2C licence from the Malta Gaming Authority.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and depend on exactly how a draw is run, so take advice for your own model. Reviewed September 2026.
04 Access
The MGA asks promoters to show a game was run fairly. Every Blockdraws draw leaves a public record that anyone can check.
Blockdraws is white-label draw software with every draw verifiable by anyone. Available by application.
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