Malta's Gaming Authority said it has no connection with rrbet.com, babu88bd.com, the Babu88 brand or wagerstreet.net. It said claims by those sites of MGA links or licences are false and misleading, and urged consumers to check its licensed-operator register before using gambling services.
The warning identifies sites the MGA says operate without authorisation and misuse its name or licensing claims.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns that three gambling websites are unauthorised in Malta | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns four gambling websites over false Malta licensing claims | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA disclaims links to four unauthorised gambling websites | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns two websites falsely claim Maltese gambling licences | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA denies connection to lavbet321.com and rejects licence claims | Not stated |
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