The Malta Gaming Authority has announced the cancellation of Winzon Group Limited's gaming authorisation, citing multiple compliance failures and imposing substantial financial penalties.
Apr 30, 2026 · 4 min read
The Malta Gaming Authority has moved to cancel the gaming authorisation of Winzon Group Limited, marking another significant enforcement action in the jurisdiction's ongoing compliance crackdown. The licence cancellation, effective 11 March 2026, follows what the regulator describes as "numerous shortcomings" in regulatory adherence.
The MGA is proceeding with the cancellation of authorisation MGA/B2C/717/2019 under regulation 10 (2) (b) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06). The decision triggers a comprehensive wind-down process for the operator's Maltese operations.
Winzon Group Limited faces strict requirements during the transition period, including mandatory player notification via email and website announcements for 30 days. The company must also ensure complete refund of all player deposits in accordance with the Gaming Act and supporting regulatory instruments.
The regulatory action carries substantial financial consequences for the operator. The MGA has imposed administrative penalties totalling €147,080 under article 25 (3) of the Gaming Act and regulation 8 (1) (d) of the compliance regulations.
Additionally, Winzon Group must settle outstanding regulatory fees amounting to €46,693.23, comprising annual licence fees and minimum compliance contributions owed under the Gaming Licence Fees Regulations (S.L. 583.03).
| Financial Obligation | Amount | Regulation |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Penalties | €147,080 | Article 25 (3) Gaming Act |
| Outstanding Licence Fees | €46,693.23 | S.L. 583.03 |
| Total Due | €193,773.23 | Combined |
Malta Gaming Authority Fine Structure
Administrative penalties under article 25 (3) of the Gaming Act can range from €5,000 to €2.3 million depending on the severity of violations. The MGA typically calculates fines based on operator revenue, compliance history, and the specific nature of regulatory breaches, with repeat offenders facing exponentially higher penalties.
The licence termination triggers several immediate compliance obligations. Winzon Group must submit comprehensive transaction reports extracted from backend systems, supported by bank statements demonstrating complete player fund repatriation.
The operator must also remove all references to the MGA and its authorisation in accordance with article 51 of the Gaming Act. Data protection requirements remain in effect, with the company required to process personal information according to its privacy policy and applicable legislation.
The MGA's action against Winzon Group reflects the authority's intensified focus on compliance enforcement across its licensed operator base. The regulator has reserved rights to pursue additional legal measures should the company fail to meet its outstanding obligations.
Recent enforcement actions demonstrate this pattern, as the MGA confirms system breach amid hacker claims while maintaining rigorous compliance standards across its licensee base.
According to Malta Gaming Authority.
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