Prominent iGaming content provider BGaming has successfully concluded its second annual Charity Gala, raising more than €200,000 to fund specialized medical equipment and operational expansions for local neurological care home DAR Bjorn.
Hosted at The Phoenicia Malta on May 29, the high-profile evening drew over 400 dignitaries spanning international gaming executives, local business operators, and Maltese social representatives.
Supporting Specialized Neurological Care Pipelines
Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, attended the gathering, highlighting the institutional significance of the charity’s mission within the Maltese community. DAR Bjorn functions as Malta’s premier residential neurological facility, supplying specialized clinical care and treatment infrastructure for individuals navigating ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), MS (Multiple Sclerosis), and various severe neurological conditions.
The entity was originally founded by former iGaming professional Bjorn Formosa following his personal ALS diagnosis at age 28. Today, the organization delivers direct housing for 60 permanent residents while providing auxiliary care support services to more than 800 patients throughout the country.
The total proceeds generated from the 2026 gala will be routed directly to furnish and source medical equipment for DAR Bjorn’s newly constructed Respite Centre. To maximize the socioeconomic impact of the donation drive, BGaming absorbed all logistical and operating costs tied to executing the evening, ensuring that 100% of player and corporate donations were delivered straight to the clinical cause.
The fundraising campaign also featured an exclusive streetwear product collection co-created by Portuguese street artist Gonçalo MAR and the permanent residents of DAR Bjorn. The custom art initiative debuted on the exhibition floor at the NEXT Summit Valletta before scaling onto digital channels in exchange for direct donations, generating an additional €5,000 for the care home.
Corporate Collaboration for Social Good
The specialized tech network NEXT.io served as the official media partner for the gala assembly. B2B software provider MyAffiliates anchored the evening as the designated Golden Partner, working alongside Bronze Partners 1spin4win, Finteq Hub, Amusnet Gaming, and TaDa Gaming. Additional supporting corporate donors included Flutter International, Alea, SiGMA, Focus Gaming News, The Phoenicia Malta, Booming Games, Internet Vikings, Behind the Gloves, EGT Digital, and SWAG42.
Marina Ostrovtsova, CEO at BGaming, stated that seeing market competitors align to fund essential public medical infrastructure reflects the maturity of the local iGaming landscape:
“When we organized the first Charity Gala last year, we simply wanted to help DAR Bjorn and do something meaningful together as an industry. We never imagined it would grow into such a powerful annual initiative.
What inspires me most is not only the amount raised, but the people behind it. Seeing companies that normally compete come together for one shared purpose says a lot about our industry and the kind of community BGaming has built around it. The impact of this evening goes far beyond fundraising. It helps improve the lives of people at DAR Bjorn, but it also reminds all of us that we have the ability to create meaningful change when we work together.”
Maria Formosa, Executive Secretary of ALS Malta and wife of founder Bjorn Formosa, expressed gratitude to the global supply chain network for converting commercial resources into tangible healthcare support:
“Charity Gala by BGaming showed the extraordinary impact that can be achieved when the gaming industry unites behind a meaningful cause. The generosity shown throughout the evening will directly help us equip new rooms in our respite home and improve the lives of people living with neurological conditions. It was truly another memorable night in a magical venue filled up with beautiful souls who believed in our mission.
We are profoundly grateful to BGaming, to Madame Lubov for her hard and meticulous work she did once again for the success of the event, to the support received from Next.io and every supporter who helped turn compassion into action.”
