Join Games Malta Limited

Founding and Early Innovation

Join Games Malta Limited entered the iGaming market in 2014 as a B2B supplier of online casino games, distinguishing itself through a focus on innovation and a willingness to explore emerging technologies. The company’s most notable project was Kleopatra VR, a mobile virtual reality iGame developed in collaboration with VR studio Parallel66. The proof-of-concept was demonstrated at ICE Totally Gaming in early 2017 and went on to win the iGaming Idol Best User Experience and Innovation Award, marking a rare early crossover between VR technology and regulated iGaming.

Shift to Poker and Acquisition

In 2018, Join Games shifted strategic focus, developing a new poker platform and seeking expansion into fresh regulated markets. However, in Q1 2019, the company was acquired by a group of Swedish investors, after which operational activity appears to have declined. The company held an MGA B2B supplier licence (MGA/B2B/321/2016) but fell afoul of regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Breaches and Licence Cancellation

The MGA’s enforcement decision of 6 July 2020 cited three specific breaches: failure to submit the key functional roles list and necessary supporting documentation; failure to seek prior written approval of the Authority for a change in directorship; and failure to pay in a timely manner all amounts due to the Authority. As a consequence, the licence was cancelled with immediate effect. The company was directed to retain player account access and refund all outstanding balances to customers in compliance with applicable law. The decision was subject to appeal under Article 43 of the Gaming Act (Cap. 583), but no public record of an appeal or subsequent reinstatement has been found.

Current Status and Legacy

The company’s official presence is now minimal. Its LinkedIn page, which lists only one employee, describes the firm as “Privately Held” with headquarters in Floriana, Malta. The page notes that prior to acquisition, Join Games “made and supported online games for the iGaming industry” and that the founding ethos was “to try to break the mold of standard games.” No active website for the company has been located; the domain joingames.com or similar could not be verified as operational. The company’s entry in the ICIJ Offshore Leaks database (Paradise Papers) lists Luigi Spina as shareholder, legal representative, secretary, director, and judicial representative, with a registered address at Flat 4, Giocasa Court, New Street in Cemetery Street, Żabbar, Malta. Join Games Malta Limited effectively ceased to operate as a licensed B2B supplier in mid-2020.