The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has put fresh numbers around local football wagering. The review spans 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024 and pulls data from B2C Type 2 licensees. Maltese football betting is a niche slice of the sportsbook, but one that regulators watch closely.

• MGA says winnings equalled roughly 48% of stakes on Maltese football. Operators also reported instances of negative revenue for this segment. In one outlier, payouts neared €900 against stakes below €50, implying a >450% payout ratio.

• Seventy percent of surveyed licensees offer markets on local football, according to the methodology section. However, only 37% reported Maltese accounts betting on those markets. That underlines the narrow footprint for Maltese football betting among local players.

• Market depth is uneven. Match Winner and Total Goals dominate portfolios, while corners, cards and some handicap/Btts markets appear less frequently. A few operators add futures and niche options, but liquidity shapes the menu.

• Participation trends skew young and male. Operators typically see 18–34 as the core cohort and male account shares above 85%, with Northern Harbour slightly over-represented regionally. Engagement falls sharply from age 55+.

• Cross-border betting exists but remains modest. Some brands reported several hundred to a few thousand non-Maltese accounts wagering on Maltese competitions. International interest trails far behind major global leagues.

• Integrity protocols are layered into trading and risk systems. Submissions cite automated alerts, 24/7 monitoring and player-level controls to prevent insider betting. One policy used by some brands: no single bets on Maltese games unless combined with another event.

• Reporting lines are defined for escalations. Operators said they can notify sports governing bodies or the MGA where suspicious activity arises. As the report puts it, “Ongoing engagement with stakeholders and continuous strengthening of detection tools remain vital.”

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