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MGA warns of fake licence claims targeting Indonesian users

Enforcement & compliance

Malta’s Gaming Authority said two unauthorised sites falsely used its name and licensing references to promote Pocket Games Soft titles to users in Indonesia, where gambling is prohibited. The authority said this was its third such intervention in 2025 and described the sites’ licence claims as false and misleading.

The warning clarifies that the sites lack MGA authorisation and that Pocket Games Soft’s licence does not cover their activity.

Earlier fines and penalties by MGA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedMGA warns that two websites falsely claim links to the regulatorNot stated
Dimsacon LimitedNot statedMGA suspends Dimsacon authorisation while appeal against revocation proceedsNot stated
Not namedNot statedMGA identifies five websites falsely claiming regulatory affiliationNot stated
GameSoft, Genesis GlobalNot statedMGA cancels GameSoft licence and warns about unauthorised sitesNot stated

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