# Meridianbet secures key Maltese licences with Fairbet takeover

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/meridianbet-secures-key-maltese-licences-with-fairbet-takeover/4121239087
- Published: 2026-02-10T15:15:00+00:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

Meridianbet has acquired Fairbet Ltd, taking full control of its licensed betting
operations in Malta and Gozo. The deal adds nine new retail shops to Meridianbet’s
estate, bringing its total to 20 locations in a tightly controlled jurisdiction 
where only three operators hold retail licences.

This acquisition gives Meridianbet ownership of two of those licences, immediately
strengthening its regulatory position and limiting competitive risk. Malta’s retail
gaming market is known for its high compliance standards and restricted licensing,
making entry difficult without acquisition.

The transaction also converts what had previously been a technology partnership 
into direct operational control. Fairbet’s systems, staff and locations are now 
being integrated into Meridianbet’s wider platform, streamlining management and 
aligning service delivery across channels.

_**Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:GMGI)** positions itself as a leader in the
iGaming technology space, offering casino, sportsbook, and competition products 
and combining cutting-edge solutions with a strong portfolio of partnerships to 
drive growth and innovation in the digital gaming market._

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