The Malta Gaming Authority warned consumers that several websites are falsely presenting themselves as licensed or recognised by the regulator. The MGA identified manekicasino-dot-bet, dragonaracasino-dot-uk-dot-com and slot-hunter-dot-at as active, and said it has no connection to those sites.
The MGA’s warning helps consumers identify websites falsely claiming regulator recognition or licensing.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns about websites impersonating licensed operators | Not stated | |
| Not named | EUR 162,520 | MGA reports €162,520 in Malta administrative penalties for 2025 | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA denies links to six websites claiming Maltese gaming licences | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA disowns unauthorised URL falsely citing Maltese gaming licence | Not stated |
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Malta’s Gaming Authority said on 31 August 2026 that it has no connection with 11 online gambling domains identified during August. It said references to MGA licences on those sites are false and urged consumers to check authorisation before gambling.
The Malta Gaming Authority said it had no connection with six URLs identified during October 2026. It said references on those websites to the MGA or Maltese gaming licences were false and misleading, and advised consumers to check that a provider is authorised.
During October 2026 the Malta Gaming Authority identified a set of websites and stated that it has no link to them. The regulator's notice adds that where those sites mention the MGA or claim gaming licences from the Maltese Authority, such references are false and misleading.
MGA said it had identified websites pretending to be operators holding its licences. It warned that the sites mislead consumers about the operators’ identity.
It was reported that MGA identified three websites it says mislead users about their licensing status. The regulator warned that the sites impersonate authorised operators or suggest MGA approval.
Entain said many British consumers struggle to distinguish licensed betting websites from illegal ones. The company has raised concerns about illegal betting with football and intellectual property authorities.