Martha Brincat is a senior regulatory professional at the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), where she currently serves as Chief Officer – Regulatory. In this capacity she oversees compliance, player protection, investigations, and sports betting integrity, and also holds the titles of Deputy Chief Officer – Regulatory Strategy, Outreach and Operations and Head of Compliance, Player Protection, Investigations, and Sports Betting Integrity depending on the context. Her work is central to the MGA’s mission of maintaining a fair and safe gaming environment.
Before joining the MGA, Brincat built a strong foundation in financial services regulation at the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). There she served as Deputy Head, Supervisory Coordination, and led the regulation and supervision of funds, crypto, and FinTech for over eight years. This public-sector experience complements her earlier background in payments compliance and regulatory advisory from private-sector roles.
Brincat holds a B.Com (Hons) in Banking & Finance and a Master of Arts in Financial Services from the University of Malta. She frequently speaks at industry conferences such as GRC Week Malta and IAGR, sharing insights on regulatory strategy and player protection in the evolving iGaming landscape.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Malta Gaming Authority | Chief Officer – Regulatory | – present |