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they could cater for the sector's evolution,
both in terms of technology and in tet:ms of
games. There are an estimated zoo nrillion
ftequent and r billion casual gamers 'ivorldwide
playing games on consoles, smartprhones
or social media platforms. A legal framework
that regulates and licenses operators of such
games does currently not exist. But following
allegations of fraud and unethical beh,rviour,
the industry has started to call for regulation'
Malta's LGA will shortly launch a new framework
for digital games of skill which involve
a prize. These are games for which oner needs
a particular skill, rather than chance, to win'
Building on the success of Malta's e(iaming
A CENTRE FOR GAMES
DEVELOPMENT
Game develoPment companies
are also noticing the island's
credentials. TRC Family
Entertainment Ltd chose Malta
over Canada's creative zone as
its development location for a
new multi-PlaYer game. The island's
government now hopes to
bring similar investments to the
country and to establish Malta
as a oroduction hub for mobile,
tablet. Pc or Console-Downloadable games.
"The succes6
not about quE
but
at the
Matta has buitt
its reputation on
a sotid foundation
of legistation,
services and
technotogy
infrastructure and
now hosts many of
the world s largest
ontine casinos,
bingo ptatforms
and sportsbooks.
agency for the country offers a
range of incentives that address
the needs of digital media companies
at the initial concePlxal
stage and all the waY through
to the internationalisation and
marketing of the digital Product.
The island is also encouraging
start-ups and microenterPrises
to consider Malta as a base.
A PROMISING FUTURE
The worldwide digital gaming
industry is predicted to generate revertues
of 7o billion dollars per year by 2or5. And
as players increasingly expect high qqality
game content and a secure gaming environment.
Malta is confldent that it has all the
right elements in place
to allow gaming and
digital media firms
to start up, innovate
and grow their busi
nesses. O