Gambling makes up 12% of Malta’s GDP, its second-biggest industry after tourism. Yan Grech works with a French online betting agency. He explains the Maltese love of gambling and tells us of the growing foreign workforce on the islands of Malta, attracted in particular by tax breaks. Jan also interviews MEP Roberto Metsola and finds out how Malta benefits from EU membership.

Chief editor: Caroline de Camaret

Presenter: Eve Irvine

Production: Alix Le Bourdon

Reports: Alix Le Bourdon

Camera operators: Stéphane Bodenne and Luke Brown