Unlicensed Gambling
2 articles tagged "Unlicensed Gambling".
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.
UK Government Consultation Targets Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Across Sport and Culture, with Ban Proposed by August 2027
The UK DCMS has launched a second consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships across sport and culture, proposing an August 2027 start. Entain urges immediate voluntary action, while data shows 40% of Premier League clubs currently have unlicensed sponsors and illegal gambling turnover has surged to £16.6 billion.