The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued disassociating itself from a series of websites falsely claiming to hold licences issued by the regulatory body.
The sites in question include:
In its statement, the MGA made it clear that any claims by these websites about being licensed by the Maltese authority are “false and misleading.” The authority specified that it has no connection with these operators and warned consumers about the risks of using services provided by unlicensed entities.
The MGA reminded the public to verify that any gaming services they use are authorised by the MGA, as unlicensed operators fall outside the protections of Malta’s regulatory framework. Licensed operators must meet rigorous legal requirements designed to protect consumers, whereas unlicensed platforms do not provide the necessary safeguards, posing various risks to users.
The MGA further advised consumers to refer to its official list of licensed entities, which can be searched by licensee name, authorisation status, or service type. This list is continuously updated to provide the latest information and can be accessed through the MGA’s website.
The MGA reiterated its mission to regulate the gaming industry fairly and transparently while protecting vulnerable players and minors. The authority aims to: