How quickly can I launch a casino with NexGrate?

NexGrate operators can go live in days — not months. The platform comes fully provisioned with games, payments, compliance tools and a branded frontend ready to launch.

What casino games does NexGrate offer?

NexGrate integrates 5,200+ casino games including slots, live dealer, table games, crash games, megaways, jackpots, and scratch cards via Nexus and Andrea aggregators.

Does NexGrate support cryptocurrency payments?

Yes. NexGrate supports 300+ cryptocurrencies along with card payments via PSPs, all under a unified double-entry accounting ledger.

Is NexGrate built for regulated markets?

NexGrate is built with High-Grade compliance from the ground up — including double-entry accounting, bonus escrow, KYC workflows, player limits, AML flags, and full activity audit logs.

All licenses

🇲🇹Gold standard

Malta (MGA) Gambling License

Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)

Typical processing: 12–24 weeks

Get this license

The Malta Gaming Authority is widely regarded as the gold standard of iGaming regulation. An MGA license carries the strongest reputation in the industry, unlocks EU market access and passporting rights within the single market, and is accepted by every major bank, game provider and payment institution.

Malta suits established operators with real substance requirements: a Maltese company, local key functionaries and full EU-level compliance. The payoff is tier-one credibility and access to European regulated markets.

Capital requirements

Minimum initial issue share capital starts at €100,000 and scales with the license type; higher amounts apply when the operator holds player funds. The MGA also requires ongoing proof of adequate financial resources.

Tax treatment

Gaming tax is levied on gross gaming revenue: 5% on the first €4.6m of GGR for casino-type games, with reduced rates on further income bands. Corporate income tax applies at the standard Maltese rate (35%), with refundable tax-credit regimes commonly used by operators.

Required documents

Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents of the Maltese company

Detailed business plan with three-year financial projections

KYC/due diligence files for shareholders, UBOs, directors and key functionaries

Source of funds and source of wealth evidence for major shareholders

AML/CFT procedures and appointment of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Responsible gaming, player protection and IT security frameworks

Technical platform documentation and independent RNG/game certification (GLI, BMM, iTech Labs)

Fit-and-proper declarations and personal questionnaires for key officials

Corporate structure

The license must be held by a Maltese-registered company with genuine local substance: a physical office in Malta and Maltese-resident key officials (including the MLRO and compliance officer). Applications are split into two stages — company incorporation first, then the license application.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Malta considered the gold standard?

An MGA license carries the industry's strongest reputation, EU passporting rights and universal acceptance among banks, tier-one game providers and payment institutions.

What is the minimum share capital for an MGA license?

From €100,000, scaled by license type, with higher requirements where the operator retains player funds.

Do I need a physical office in Malta?

Yes — the MGA requires real local substance, including an office and Maltese-resident key functionaries.

Official source: Malta Gaming Authority

Compare with other jurisdictions

Anjouan

Fast, affordable license from the Comoros Union. Ideal for startups launching their first casino or sportsbook with minimal overhead and quick go-live.

2–6 weeks

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Curaçao

The most popular iGaming license worldwide. One license covers all game types, low cost, and broad international market access with a single application.

4–8 weeks

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