Malta Gaming Authority issues warning on dodgy casino operators
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a public warning after identifying several online casinos that are falsely claiming to hold Maltese gambling licences, including by displaying expired or misleading information.
In a statement, the regulator said it has no connection with four websites — slotvocalnocasheu.vip, joypang-0907.com, nobet177.com and playxfortuna.com — despite references on those platforms suggesting authorisation by the MGA.
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The authority said any claim that these online casino sites are licensed or regulated in Malta is false and misleading.
The World Gambling List checked the URLs and found they were using historic or expired licences to appear legitimate. In one example, SlotsMillion.com was previously licensed in Malta under SLTM Limited, but that approval was surrendered several years ago, when the casino shut down.
The other gambling sites are following this model, displaying outdated licensing information that appear to have never had any links to their brands.
The MGA reiterated that only gambling operators listed on its official register are permitted to offer gambling services under Maltese law. It warned consumers not to engage with platforms unless they have independently verified their licensing status.
The regulator stressed that unlicensed operators are not subject to Malta’s consumer protection, responsible gambling, or anti-money laundering requirements, leaving players exposed to significant financial and personal risk.
The websites all appear to be targeting foreign markets, with Russia and Korea seemingly the target markets.
