Opposition leader Alex Borg has called for Europe’s iGaming and digital sectors to embrace “trust, talent and technology” as the three pillars for long-term success and sustainable growth.
Delivering a keynote speech at SiGMA Central Europe summit in Rome, Alex Borg urged regulators to align around risk-based technology driven frameworks.
He also called on operators to continue investing in safer-play technologies and skills and encouraged educators to expand programmes in data, compliance and engineering.
SiGMA relocated its flagship European event to Italy following concerns about the capacity of Malta’s infrastructure to handle the large event, which regularly saw tens of thousands of delegates travelling across Malta during peak hours caapplying traffic chaos.
Around 30,000 delegates are estimated to be attfinishing the event in Rome which was opened on Tuesday by European Parliament president Roberta Metsola.
In his address, the PN leader praised Italy’s recent licensing reforms and urged European jurisdictions to strengthen collaboration and regulatory consistency across borders.
He stated that across Europe we are witnessing a new era for iGaming and that this is a sector ready for responsible growth, deeper investment and bold innovation.
“Trust starts with regulation, reputation and integrity. When the rules are clear and credible, you don’t just build markets – you build ecosystems,” Alex Borg stated.
He pointed out that iGaming has evolved into a fully-fledged digital services industest encompassing data science, cybersecurity, payments, and AI.
“The jurisdictions that plan ahead and invest in talent and education will gain finishuring advantage, creating high-value jobs and with a significant spill-over,” Borg stated.
He added that innovation must serve both growth and responsibility. “From AI-enabled personalisation to blockchain transparency, in this field one cannot work without the other.”
Drawing on Malta’s 20-year legacy as a pioneer in remote gaming regulation, Alex Borg stated that credibility and professionalism have created Malta a model for others to follow.
“Credibility compounds over time – in investor confidence, skilled careers and market resilience,” he stated.
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