The Malta Gaming Authority identified three active online gambling websites falsely presenting themselves as licensed operators, the authority said. It said it has no connection with the sites and advised consumers to check operator status in its official licensee register.
The MGA warning helps consumers distinguish falsely licensed websites from operators listed in its official register.
| 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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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.
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.
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Telecommunications Regulatory Commission announced that internet providers had blocked 24 websites accused of offering gambling without a local licence. The authorities urged the public not to use or invest money through unauthorised platforms under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act 2025.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously granted preliminary approval for nonrestricted gaming licences covering William Hill race and sports wagering at three Terrible’s properties in Indian Springs, Carlin and Searchlight. The Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to consider the applications on 19 November; the approvals remain subject to conditions, including surveillance inspections and an approved reserve agreement before wagering begins.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously approved nonrestricted gaming licences for off-track parimutuel race and sports wagering at three Terrible’s properties, in Indian Springs, Carlin and Searchlight. The approval is preliminary and relates to a partnership between Terrible’s casinos and William Hill, a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment.
Finland’s National Police Board approved licence applications from Nordplay Group, 7bet and SkillOnNet, reportedly enabling them to enter the regulated iGaming market from 1 July 2027. The approvals make the three companies the latest prospective entrants, alongside four operators identified as already approved.