What it covers
The MGA regulates online casino, live casino, betting and poker under EU law. It applies detailed requirements on player funds, game certification, advertising and responsible gambling, and it publishes enforcement decisions against operators that break the rules.
Crypto acceptance is restricted: MGA licensees usually handle balances in fiat, sometimes converting crypto deposits at the cashier rather than running true crypto-only wallets.
What it means for players
- Player funds must be kept separate from operating funds.
- Games and RNGs are certified by approved independent testing houses.
- Deposit limits, session limits, reality checks and self-exclusion are mandatory.
- Unresolved complaints can be escalated to the MGA and to an approved ADR body.
Trade-offs for crypto players
MGA sites give the best formal protection but usually require full identity verification, may block certain countries, and rarely support anonymous crypto play. If safety matters more to you than privacy, this is the licence to look for.