The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a warning against six gambling websites that it says are falsely claiming links to the regulator and the Maltese licensing regime.
In a notice published on 25 June, the MGA said it has no connection with op7.io, op7.vip, ufabet.black, playtok.bet, slotblastcasheu.vip and vulkanworld.com.
The authority added that any reference on those websites to the MGA or gaming licences purportedly issued by the regulator is "false and misleading".
The warning forms part of the MGA's ongoing efforts to combat the misuse of its licence by unregulated gambling websites.
Malta remains one of the world's largest licensing jurisdictions for online gambling operators, making its regulatory approval a commonly referenced credential within the industry.
The authority regularly publishes notices identifying domains that falsely claim authorisation in an effort to protect consumers and preserve confidence in its licensing framework.
The regulator reminded consumers to verify that an operator is listed on its official register before using its services. It said licensed operators must comply with strict legal and consumer protection requirements, while unlicensed businesses operate outside Malta's regulatory framework and do not provide the same safeguards for customers.
The six websites were added to the MGA's unauthorised URL register following notices issued between 10 and 19 June.
The regulator's public register shows it has published similar warnings throughout 2026, demonstrating the continued appearance of websites using false references to Maltese authorisation.
The action reflects a broader trend among gambling regulators in Europe, which have increased enforcement against unlicensed online operators and websites making misleading licensing claims.
Regulators have placed greater emphasis on ensuring consumers can distinguish between authorised operators that comply with responsible gambling, anti-money laundering and player protection requirements and unlicensed businesses operating outside regulatory oversight.
Earlier this month, the MGA instructed licensees to adopt heightened monitoring and report suspicious betting activity throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 as part of its sports integrity programme.
The MGA's public register records the notice date for every unauthorised domain, allowing consumers to check both licensed operators and websites the regulator has publicly disavowed
