Malta: MGA reveals cancellation of seven licences during H1 2020

Malta: MGA reveals cancellation of seven licences during H1 2020

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  • Iqbal Johal, Gambling Insider
February 17, 2021 6:15 AM
  • Iqbal Johal, Gambling Insider

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced that it cancelled seven licences and suspended a further two during an apparent clampdown on regulatory breaches during the first half of 2020.

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In its Interim Performance Report, the regulatory body for gambling in Malta revealed during January and June 2020, it issued 11 warnings, suspended two licences, cancelled seven and issued nine administrative fines, following compliance audits and formal investigations.

The offending operators that had their MGA licences cancelled during the period includes Watch World Luxury, Global Gaming Entertainment, bSupporter, Bimbabet, Dorobet, The Daily Fantasy Football Company and Pick Mister, while Stakers and BetElephant had their licences suspended, due to regulatory breaches.