Malta
4 articles tagged "Malta".
MGA warns of rogue sites impersonating its licensees
The Malta Gaming Authority has flagged three domains impersonating licensed operators, and reports that 42 of 109 URLs reviewed in 2025 contained fraudulent references to the regulator or its licensees, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect players from unregulated platforms.
MGA Flags ‘Pattern’ of Impersonation as Three Unlicensed Sites Mislead Consumers
The Malta Gaming Authority identified three websites impersonating licensed operators and warned consumers to verify licensing status via its official register, highlighting a pattern of misleading claims. The regulator also provided context of ongoing enforcement, including 42 fraudulent URLs found in 2025, as European debates on illegal gambling heat up.
Europe Takes Divergent Approaches to Prediction Markets as Gibraltar Licenses and Czech Republic Blocks
Gibraltar has launched the first dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets, distinguishing them from gambling, while the Czech Republic has blocked Polymarket as illegal betting, and the Council of Europe has called for stronger integrity measures following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MGA 2025 Annual Report: 19 New Licenses, €162,520 in Fines Issued
The MGA's 2025 annual report reveals €162,520 in administrative penalties, 19 new gaming licenses issued, and heightened integrity and AML activity, including 280 suspicious betting reports and 21 compliance examinations.