The Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) published its 2025 annual report, detailing a significant increase in false licensing claims within the industry. The regulator issued 35 cease-and-desist letters this year to address operators falsely representing themselves as MGA-licensed firms.
Regulatory Measures
The report notes that the prevalence of this issue has grown throughout the year. The MGA is widening its scope of action against illicit actors to ensure market integrity. The authority is specifically targeting entities that use misleading licensing information to operate.