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PM, PS welcome bet365’s Malta expansion announcement

Thursday, 23 May 2019, 18:14 Last update: about 6 years ago

Betting company bet365’s has announcement that it will increase further its operational presence in Malta.

The company explained that it has decided to enhance its Maltese operational hub, expand on the existing resources and infrastructure it already has.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat welcomed the announcement, saying that the company will double its footprint than originally envisaged.

Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri also welcomed the news. 

‘I welcome this encouraging news from bet365. Discussions with bet365 kept ongoing ever since it was announced that part of bet365’soperations would relocate to Malta. The expectations of the discussions exceeded more than was expected. bet365’s decision manifests the trust big gaming companies like bet365 have in our strong gaming regulatory framework as well as the respect the Maltese jurisdiction has on an international level. I thank bet365 for bestowing their trust in Malta and thank the Malta Gaming Authority for its sterling work. I now look forward to seeing this company become part of Malta’s thriving igaming industry’, Schembri said.

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