The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has sounded the alarm bells after confirming it has discovered a ‘system breach’.
The island’s gaming regulator reassured stakeholders that containment and mitigation measures were implemented as a precaution, however, no specific details have been released regarding the nature of the incident.
The MGA said in a statement: “Based on the information available at this early stage, initial indications suggest that the activity may be attributable to an individual presenting themselves as a security researcher. Investigations remain ongoing to establish the full facts and to ensure that all appropriate safeguards are in place.”
Any breach of the MGA’s systems risks degrading industry confidence in the island – which acts as a major gaming hub in Europe and is home to firms such as Kindred Group, Betsson and LeoVegas.
Gaming acts as a key pillar of Malta’s business environment, contributing Gross Value Added (GVA) of €714.4m (£617.4m) in the first half of 2025, according to the MGA’s figures.
The market also employs over 14,000 people, representing 4.9% of Malta’s workforce.
For now, the MGA stated that it is treating the matter ‘with the utmost seriousness’ and continues to work with technical teams and relevant authorities to assess the situation.
The regulator confirmed that it will provide further updates in due course.