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The Malta Gaming Authority has issued a fresh warning after identifying four additional gambling websites that are wrongly using its name and licence references.
In a notice published on 29 January 2026, the regulator said it has no connection to the platforms and described any mention of MGA authorisation on those sites as “false and misleading.”: slotvocalnocasheu.vip, joypang-0907.com, nobet177.com, and playxfortuna.com.
The authority said these sites are not licensed to offer gaming services under Maltese law.
Regulator stepping in for both brand misuse and player risk
The MGA said the issue goes beyond improper use of its name. It also raises direct concerns for players who may believe they are protected by Maltese regulation 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 authority said in its statement.
The regulator stressed that unlicensed operators do not follow Malta’s consumer protection rules. That means no guaranteed safeguards around payments, disputes, or player funds.
Licensing claims fail basic checks
The MGA said some of the websites under review claim Maltese authorisation and display licence numbers that do not appear on the regulator’s current register.
Industry reporting said the sites linked to joypang-0907.com and playxfortuna.com cite Malta registration and list licence numbers that do not appear on the MGA’s current licensee list. That same reporting also noted that the companies named behind those brands, Bayton Limited and SLTM Ltd, were previously licensed, but those licences were later surrendered.
The regulator warned that references to past licences can still mislead players, especially when sites continue to display Maltese branding or authorisation language.
Part of a broader enforcement push
This latest notice adds to a growing list of warnings published by the MGA in recent months. The authority has repeatedly distanced itself from gambling websites that use Malta’s regulatory reputation to appear legitimate.
The MGA has urged players to verify any licensing claim through its official records before signing up or depositing money.
This is a message to all consumers. If a site cannot be found on the MGA’s licence register, it is not authorised, regardless of what appears on its homepage.
Source: Malta Gaming Authority
