MGA severs ties with seven sites falsely claiming Maltese licences
MGA cuts ties with seven websites falsely claiming Maltese gaming licences, warning consumers to verify operators before playing.
The Malta Gaming Authority has distanced itself from seven websites that falsely advertised Maltese gaming licences. The sites named in the notice are spinlander.nu, coldfootball.com, wtboxers.com, smartsportsdaily.com, blackjack.com, duelgp.com and 56pkcasino.com
The regulator said any reference to the MGA or to licences said to be issued by the Maltese authority on these platforms is false and misleading. Consumers were reminded not to use services unless they have confirmed the operator is authorised.
The warning carries weight beyond individual players. Malta's iGaming industry is built on regulatory credibility, and each fraudulent claim chips away at that trust. Legitimate operators, who comply with strict licensing requirements, are the ones who end up absorbing the reputational damage.
The MGA also stressed that unlicensed activity falls outside the regulatory framework, leaving customers without the safeguards that licensed operators must provide. The authority's licensee register remains the definitive source for checking whether a business is genuinely approved.
With the sector under constant scrutiny, the practical takeaway for operators is simple: the regulator is watching. For consumers, the message is equally direct. Check the register before parting with any money.