TLDR: Martina Galea, a law student at the University of Malta, has won the SiGMA writing competition with her article “Beyond the Algorithm: Regulating AI Accountability in the Gaming Industry.” Her work explores the legal and regulatory challenges posed by AI in gaming, particularly concerning liability for illegal actions, and will be featured in SiGMA Magazine. Galea will also present her research at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome.
Martina Galea, a talented law student from the University of Malta (UoM), has been declared the winner of the prestigious SiGMA writing competition. The competition, organized in partnership with Filletti & Filletti Advocates and the UoM, aimed to encourage legal students to delve into pertinent industry topics. Galea’s winning submission, titled “Beyond the Algorithm: Regulating AI Accountability in the Gaming Industry,” addresses the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the gaming sector.
Her article critically examines the dual nature of AI in gaming, acknowledging its potential to enhance efficiency and improve user experiences through applications like betting systems and player data analysis. However, Galea raises a crucial question: “AI can enhance gaming but what happens and who is responsible when it acts illegally?” She highlights that the growing autonomy of AI systems introduces significant risks of unlawful actions, thereby creating novel legal and regulatory challenges.
While legislators are actively working to establish frameworks that promote transparency in AI usage, Galea points out that there is “still insufficient focus on regulating liability and accountability when AI acts unlawfully.” Her research delves into the potential for AI to operate illegally in gaming, the associated legal and regulatory difficulties, and proposes strategies to mitigate these risks. The article specifically references key legislative instruments such as the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the General Data Protection Regulation, and the Malta Gaming Authority’s guidelines, with a particular emphasis on the question of criminal liability.
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As a testament to the significance of her work, Martina Galea’s article will be featured in full in the next edition of SiGMA Magazine. Furthermore, SiGMA is providing her with an all-expenses-paid trip to SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome this November. During the conference, scheduled from November 3-6, Galea will have the opportunity to present her research live on stage, sharing her insights with a global audience of industry leaders and policymakers.
