Malta introduces bill to safeguard licensed gaming operators from foreign liability
The Maltese parliament has presented legislation to safeguard licensed online gaming operators from liability in foreign jurisdictions
Lawmakers in Malta have tabled legislation, known as Bill 55, aimed at protecting licensed online gaming operators from foreign liability.
The proposed law seeks to prevent Maltese courts from awarding damages to plaintiffs who have sued gaming businesses for offering services abroad.
The legislation would guide courts to refuse recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments that undermine the legality of gaming services provided by licensed entities in Malta.
Critics argue that the bill undermines the European rule of law and attempts to circumvent ongoing lawsuits.
The proposed law is seen as a measure to support the gaming industry and private enterprise in Malta, while operators cite EU principles of free movement of services to defend their operations.
The bill, if successful, would make it more difficult for local Maltese courts to order damages in cases involving foreign operations of licensed operators.