The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a new public warning after identifying
four additional gambling websites that falsely claim to be licensed or authorised in Malta.
In a notice published on 29 January 2026, the regulator said it has
no connection to the following domains and described any references to MGA authorisation as
“false and misleading”:
- slotvocalnocasheu.vip
- joypang-0907.com
- nobet177.com
- playxfortuna.com
According to the MGA, none of the sites are licensed to offer gaming services under
Maltese law.
Beyond brand misuse: direct player risk
The authority stressed that the issue is not limited to the
unauthorised use of its name and reputation. More importantly, it creates a
false sense of security for players, who may believe they are protected by Malta’s regulatory framework when they are not.
“The MGA would like to remind consumers not to utilise services provided by an entity unless they have ascertained that the entity in question is authorised to provide such services by the MGA,” the regulator said.
Unlicensed operators, the authority warned, are
not bound by Malta’s consumer protection standards, meaning there are
no guaranteed safeguards relating to payments, dispute resolution, or the protection of player funds.
Questionable licence numbers and legacy references
The MGA noted that some of the sites reviewed
display licence numbers that do not appear on its current register. Industry reporting indicates that
joypang-0907.com and playxfortuna.com cite Maltese authorisation and reference licence numbers linked to companies
Bayton Limited and SLTM Ltd.
While those companies were previously licensed, their licences were later
surrendered, and the MGA warned that
references to expired or historic licences remain misleading, particularly when sites continue to use Maltese branding or regulatory language.
Part of a wider enforcement effort
The latest warning forms part of a broader enforcement push by the MGA, which has published multiple notices in recent months distancing itself from websites attempting to exploit Malta’s regulatory credibility.
The regulator reiterated its advice to players to
verify any licensing claim directly via the MGA’s official licence register before registering or depositing funds.
