MGA Warns Bettors About Illegal Sites

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Malta's gaming regulator the Malta Gaming Authority is warning customers about playing at various sites that are offering services in the island nation, despite not having a gaming license.

The company issued a warning to the island's 525,000 residents, noting that they've found 18 different domains like 4 Crowns Casino and 24Pokies that are offering gambling services, despite not having a gaming license. Those sites don't have any protection available through the MGA, which means that funds lost in the event of fraud or collapse wouldn't be recoverable by the regulator.

The statement read in part: "The Malta Gaming Authority has become aware that certain entities that do not hold an authorisation issued by the MGA are operating illegally within Malta.

"The authority hereby informs the public that these entities are not duly authorised by the MGA to provide a gaming service to any person in Malta."

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