The regulator confirmed it has no connection to slotvocalnocasheu.vip, joypang-0907.com, nobet177.com, and playxfortuna.com, stating that any reference to MGA licensing on these platforms is “false and misleading.” The sites are not licensed to offer gaming services in Malta.
Consumer Protection Concerns Drive Regulatory Action
The MGA emphasised that the issue extends beyond brand misuse, creating direct risks for consumers who may incorrectly believe they are protected by Maltese regulation.
“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 stated.
The regulator noted that unlicensed operators do not comply with Malta’s consumer protection framework, meaning players have no guaranteed safeguards for payments, dispute resolution, or the security of player funds.
Sites Display Invalid Licence Numbers
Several of the identified websites display licence numbers that do not appear on the MGA’s official register. Sites associated with joypang-0907.com and playxfortuna.com reference Malta registration and cite licence numbers that cannot be verified on the current licensee list.
The companies named behind those brands—Bayton Limited and SLTM Ltd—previously held MGA licences that were later surrendered. The regulator warned that references to expired or surrendered licences can mislead players, particularly when sites continue to display Maltese regulatory branding.
Part of Ongoing Enforcement Activity
This warning is the latest in a series of public notices issued by the MGA in recent months. The authority has consistently distanced itself from gambling websites that exploit Malta’s regulatory reputation to appear legitimate.
The MGA has urged consumers to verify all licensing claims through its official records before registering or depositing funds. The regulator’s position is clear: if a site cannot be found on the MGA licence register, it is not authorised, regardless of branding or claims made on its website.
The Malta Gaming Authority maintains a publicly accessible register of licensed operators on its website, which consumers can use to verify the legitimacy of any gambling platform claiming Maltese authorisation.
Source: Malta Gaming Authority
