Clara Isabelle Vella is MaltaMGA’s editor and a Malta-based licensing and compliance specialist. Her work focuses on Malta Gaming Authority licensing, regulatory approval processes, corporate structures and European gambling regulation. She has worked in legal and regulatory roles since 2011.
At MaltaMGA, Clara turns public regulatory records into clear explanations. She maintains the guide, checks licence and enforcement information against original sources, and reviews readers’ corrections. This editorial work is independent of the MGA and gambling operators.
Professional background
Clara began in corporate legal advisory work in Valletta in 2011 and moved into iGaming licensing and compliance in 2014. From 2017 to 2022 she worked as Head of Regulatory Compliance. Since 2022 she has worked as an independent senior licensing and compliance consultant in Malta.
Areas of expertise
- MGA Gaming Service Licences (B2C) and Critical Gaming Supply Licences (B2B).
- Licence applications, regulatory documentation and ongoing reporting.
- Anti-money-laundering controls, customer verification and responsible gambling.
- Corporate governance, regulatory risk, due diligence and fit-and-proper assessments.
- International expansion of licensed gambling businesses.
Outside work
Clara grew up in Sliema and developed her interest in regulation during her law studies at the University of Malta. Her interests include sailing, Mediterranean culture, travel and international business law.