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Cap. 583 · Gaming Act (Cap. 583)

Cap. 583 Art. 56A

PART XI - Miscellaneous

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Notwithstanding any provision of the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure or of any other law, as a principle of public policy:

(a) no action shall lie against a licence holder and, or current and, or former officers and, or key persons of a licence holder for matters relating to the provision of a gaming service, or against a player for the receipt of such gaming service, if such action:

(i) conflicts with or undermines the legality of the provision of gaming services in or from Malta by virtue of a licence issued by the Authority, or the legality of any legal or natural obligation resulting from the provision of such gaming services; and

(ii) relates to an authorised activity which is lawful in terms of the Act and other applicable regulatory instruments; and

(b) The Court shall refuse recognition and, or enforcement in Malta of any foreign judgment and, or decision given upon an action of the type mentioned in sub-article (a).

Amendment history
  • Amended by XXI.2023.2