As the Italian authorities continue to investigate the relationship between a number of gambling companies and organized crime, questions arise about the real effectiveness of the legislation in place in Malta, Europe's hottest spots for the online gaming industry.
Considered to be an ideal location for establishing an online gaming-related business in Europe, due to its attractive tax regime and an advanced gambling legislation, Malta has seen the number of companies active in the gaming industry soar during past years.
According to the report 2014: The Year of Transformation issued by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) on June 23, the island is now home to 283 companies authorized to offer remote gambling services.