Best real money online poker sites in Malta (2026)
Malta is home to the Malta Gaming Authority, and its Gaming Act only allows operators licensed by the MGA to offer gaming to people in Malta. That is why this page lists only our partner rooms that hold an MGA licence, ranked by the rakeback you get, followed by what the rules mean for you.
Poker rooms that accept players from Malta
Ranked by the rakeback you get through RakebackPokerWorld. Each room confirms your location when you sign up.
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Betsson Poker
RPW rating: 4.4 out of 5
Large European network
- Bitcoin
- Card
- E-wallets
- USDT
40% RakebackWelcome bonus Check with the room -
Betsafe Poker
RPW rating: 4.4 out of 5
Elite Series, the iPoker network festival
- Bitcoin
- Card
- E-wallets
- USDT
40% RakebackWelcome bonus 100% up to €2,000 -
Netbet Poker
RPW rating: 4.5 out of 5
Deposit €20, get €20
- Card
- E-wallets
35% RakebackWelcome bonus €20 on a €20 first deposit -
Guts Poker
RPW rating: 3.2 out of 5
iPoker tables in euros and pounds
- Card
- E-wallets
30% RakebackWelcome bonus Up to €1,000 welcome bonus -
888poker
RPW rating: 3.7 out of 5
Play without depositing first
- Card
- E-wallets
Welcome bonus $8 free
We're affiliates: we earn a commission when you open an account through our links. Every room's rating comes from the same calculation, and the commission doesn't change it. See how we calculate it.
Room comparison
| Room | RPW rating | Rakeback via RPW | Welcome bonus | Payments | Sign-up |
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| Betsson Poker | 4.4 | 40% | Check with the room | Bitcoin, Card, E-wallets, USDT | Sign up |
| Betsafe Poker | 4.4 | 40% | 100% up to €2,000 | Bitcoin, Card, E-wallets, USDT | Sign up |
| Netbet Poker | 4.5 | 35% | €20 on a €20 first deposit | Card, E-wallets | Sign up |
| Guts Poker | 3.2 | 30% | Up to €1,000 welcome bonus | Card, E-wallets | Sign up |
| 888poker | 3.7 | $8 free | Card, E-wallets | Sign up |
Rake compared: the cap per hand at each room
The most each room can take from a 6-player No-Limit Hold'em hand, according to its official table. The lower the cap, the more money stays with the players.
| Room | Rake | NL10 | NL25 | NL50 | NL100 | NL200 | NL1000 |
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| Betsson Poker | 5%–6.67% | €2.00 | — | €3.00 | €4.00 | €4.00 | €4.00 |
| Betsafe Poker | 5%–6.67% | €2.00 | — | €3.00 | €4.00 | €4.00 | €4.00 |
| Netbet Poker | 5%–6.67% | €2.00 | — | €3.00 | €4.00 | €4.00 | €4.00 |
| 888poker | 5% | $2.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 |
Amounts in the table currency (US$ or €), from tables checked on October 20, 2026. A dash means the room has no such stake or doesn't publish the number. Click a room's name to see its full table.
Malta at a glance
- Legal situation
- Licensed: online gaming needs a licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (Gaming Act, Cap. 583, 2018), or a licence from another EU or EEA country recognised by the MGA. The law penalises operators and anyone who promotes unlicensed gaming, not players. Every room on this list holds an MGA licence.
- Regulator
- Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
- Local currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Partner rooms that accept Malta
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- Last checked
How online poker is regulated in Malta
One regulator. The Malta Gaming Authority licenses and supervises gaming under the Gaming Act of 2018 (Cap. 583). Poker between players is one of the games covered by its consumer (B2C) licence. A licence from another EU or EEA country can also be valid in Malta once the MGA recognises it.
Who needs a licence. The Gaming Act requires a licence to offer gaming to people in Malta, and it treats promoting or helping unlicensed gaming as an offence, with fines of up to €500,000. The law has no penalty for players.
Your protection. At a room licensed by the MGA, you can take a complaint to the MGA if you can’t settle it with the room. You can check any site in the MGA’s official URL checker before you sign up.
The rooms on this page
We only list our partner rooms that hold an MGA licence. Each one checks your country when you sign up, and a room can change which countries it accepts. We check the list against the MGA’s URL checker and update it when something changes.
Deposits and withdrawals
These rooms take cards, bank transfers and e-wallets, and the tables play in euros or US dollars. Check the cashier for the methods and limits on your account before you deposit.
Taxes
As a rule, gambling winnings are not taxed for players in Malta, unless gambling is your profession. If you play for a living, ask a tax adviser how the rules apply to you.
Before you play
Only play if you are 18 or older. Set a monthly budget and stick to it, and if gambling stops being fun, take a break.
How it works
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Pick a room
Compare rakeback, bonuses and payment methods in the list above or in the full comparison.
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Sign up through our link
Use the room's button. That link is what registers you under our deal; without it, there's no extra rakeback.
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Message us on Telegram
Send your room nickname to @Guilherme88rpw. From then on, rakeback is paid on each room's schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
Is online poker legal in Malta?
Yes, at operators licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, or by another EU or EEA regulator whose licence the MGA recognises. The Gaming Act penalises operators without a licence and anyone who promotes them, not players. The rooms on this page hold an MGA licence.
Why does this page only show some rooms?
Because Maltese law treats promoting unlicensed gaming as an offence. We only show players in Malta the rooms we found in the MGA's official URL checker, and you can check them there yourself.
Are poker winnings taxed in Malta?
As a rule, gambling winnings are not taxed for players in Malta, unless gambling is your profession. If you play for a living, ask a tax adviser.
Which poker rooms accept players from Malta?
The list on this page shows our partner rooms with an MGA licence that accept Malta, ranked by rakeback. Each room confirms your country when you sign up.
Can I get rakeback playing from Malta?
Yes, at the rooms on this page. Sign up with the buttons on this page and message us on Telegram to link your account to our deal.
Sources
- Gaming Act (Cap. 583), Laws of Malta
- Malta Gaming Authority: URL checker for licensed sites
- Malta Gaming Authority: lodge a complaint
- Chambers Gaming Law 2025: Malta
- Cover photo: Chris Olszewski (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so check the current rules in Malta before you play.
