Malta Gaming Authority cancels Star World’s licence
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has cancelled Star World Limited’s B2C gaming licence with immediate effect after ruling that the operator breached its Compliance and Enforcement Regulations.
The cancellation is effective immediately, with Star World no longer authorised to carry out any gaming operations, register new players or accept new customer deposits in Malta.
However, the MGA has informed Star World that it should retain and provide access to all registered players, as well as refund all funds owed to customers.
Following an investigation, the MGA ruled that Star World breached paragraphs E, F and H of the Third Schedule to the Gaming Act.
In relation to paragraph E, the MGA ruled Star World failed to make payments to the regulator when lawfully due, while the breach of paragraph F related to Star World failing to make payments to players.
The MGA also said Star World failed to ensure both the integrity and availability of essential regulatory data. Although the regulator did not go into further detail, it did confirm that this placed the operator in breach of paragraph H.
Star World, which initially had its licence suspended in August 2017, may be able to appeal the decision to cancel its authorisation.
Earlier this week, the MGA also cancelled UWin4U Limited’s B2C gaming service licence in the country after finding the operator in breach of its regulations. The regulator said UWin4U failed to comply with paragraph E of the Third Schedule to the Gaming Act.
Last month, the MGA also cancelled RMI Limited’s B2C gaming service licence for a breaching paragraph E and H.