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Published 3 Oct 2025 NewCasinoRank News desk

News · New casino · Malta Updated 27 Oct 2026

Jackpot Lounge launches as a Malta-licensed jackpot casino

Jackpot Lounge is a casino built around progressive jackpot slots, licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority and launched in 2025.

An MGA licence covers European markets outside Great Britain. A casino needs a UK Gambling Commission licence to take British players.

By Chloe O'Sullivan | News

The launch

Jackpot Lounge puts progressive jackpot slots at the front of its lobby, alongside the usual slots, tables and live games. It holds a B2C licence from the Malta Gaming Authority. Earlier reports of the launch gave a licence number, ownership details and market figures that we could not confirm, so we have left them out.

What the licence means in the UK

The Malta Gaming Authority is a strict regulator, but its licence does not let a casino serve players in Great Britain. If a casino with only an MGA licence accepts you from the UK, none of the British protections apply: no GAMSTOP, no UK complaints route and no 10x cap on bonus wagering. Search the brand on the Gambling Commission's public register before you sign up.

Jackpots and how they pay

A progressive jackpot grows with every bet placed on the game until someone wins it. The jackpot is paid for by a slice of each stake, so the base game usually returns less than a comparable slot. Read the RTP in the game's information screen, and see our guide to RTP for how the numbers work.

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What it means for players A Malta licence is a good sign in Europe but not a UK licence. For British players, the public register decides whether a casino is an option.

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Questions

Jackpot Lounge: questions

Is Jackpot Lounge licensed?

It holds a licence from the Malta Gaming Authority. Check the Gambling Commission's public register to see whether it is licensed for Great Britain.

Can I play at an MGA-only casino from the UK?

A casino needs a Gambling Commission licence to offer gambling to people in Great Britain. Playing at one without it means you lose the UK protections.

Do progressive jackpot slots pay less?

Often the base game has a lower RTP, because part of each bet funds the jackpot.

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