Source: MGA (Malta)
The Malta Gaming Authority said it has no connection with six websites and that their references to the authority or Maltese gaming licences are false. It urged consumers to check whether a service provider is authorised before using its services.
The warning identifies unauthorised websites whose claimed MGA links could mislead consumers and create transaction risks.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns about three sites claiming Maltese authorisation | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGA warns consumers about websites falsely claiming Malta licences | Not stated | |
| 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 |
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Malta’s Gaming Authority said it has no connection with six gambling websites identified during October 2026. The authority said claims on those sites that it had issued gambling licences were false and misleading, and advised consumers to verify that operators are authorised.
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