Cap. 438 Art. 5Games which can be operated, etc., by persons in Malta.

Any game which is not an authorised game, or which is not authorised to be operated under any law in Malta other than this

Act and regulations made thereunder, or which is not authorised to be operated under any law enacted by a member state of the

European Union or a member state of the European Economic Area or by any other jurisdiction or territory approved by the Authority, or which is not a game which is operated by the holder of a permit granted under regulations made under article 78(3) in terms of such permit, is prohibited from being operated, promoted or sold by any person in Malta: Provided that the Authority may impose such proportionate requirements and conditions, in conformity with European Union law, as it may deem necessary in fulfilment of its functions under this Act, or as the Minister may direct the Authority by virtue of article 12, in respect of games authorised under any law enacted by a member state of the European Union or a member state of the European Economic Area or any other jurisdiction or territory approved by the Authority: Provided further that such requirements and conditions shall be compatible with international obligations.