# Malta: Global Powerhouse of Gaming | Ep. 758

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Podcast: [iGaming Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/igaming-daily-6317678)
Published: 2026-04-22T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, host Charlie Horner is joined by Ivan Filletti, CEO of GamingMalta, as the duo discuss why Malta remains a premier global hub for the iGaming industry and how the nation is evolving through new verticals like e-sports and video game development. Tune in to today's episode to find out: How Malta established itself as the "Silicon Valley of iGaming" by becoming the first European jurisdiction to regulate the industry in 2004. The ways the Maltese government is integrating iGaming into its long-term "Vision 2050" to consolidate and grow the sector. Why the island is diversifying its ecosystem to include e-sports, immersive technology, and predictive markets. How local educational programs and student internships are being used to nurture domestic talent for the gaming industry. What the "RESPECT" initiative represents in Malta’s effort to advocate for the industry as a legitimate form of global entertainment. Host: Charlie Horner Guest: Ivan Filletti Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com . Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

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