Malta’s Gaming Authority said it has no connection with siapwdku.net and that the site’s references to the authority or purported licences are false and misleading. The regulator urged users to check whether operators hold valid authorisation before using their services.
The warning helps users avoid a site falsely claiming links to Malta’s Gaming Authority or valid licences.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | MGA disowns unauthorised URL falsely citing Maltese gaming licence | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns that two online gambling sites falsely claim Malta links | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns of false licence claims on two unauthorised websites | Not stated | |
| Winzon Group | EUR 147,080 | MGA revokes Winzon Group licence and imposes €147,080 in penalties | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns consumers against unauthorised jackpotcitycasino-uk.uk link | Not stated |
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