Dr Mallia was replying to a parliamentary question by PL MP Anthony Agius Decelis, also noting that the government has other means of revenue from the sector, including a tax on income and VAT generated by the industry and ancillary services.
““He said the gaming industry generated around €700 million in economic activity, which translates into around 10% of the Maltese economy
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In reply to another PQ the minister said the Malta Gaming Authority issued 246 lotto booth licenses, 4 casino licences and 269 iGaming licences in 2015.
The authority also issued 88 remote gaming licences, which was an increase of 4% over the previous year.