The Isle of Man’s gambling regulator has reported cases of illegal gambling platforms misusing its name and logos.
The Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) said action was needed to remove websites publishing copies of gambling licences and regulatory documents to create a “false impression that they hold a GSC licence and are regulated by the Commission”.
On 12 October, the regulator added nine more URLs to its list of identified websites, bringing the total number of links on the list to 162. The Commission has maintained the list since 2013.
The updated list includes:
- bahisliga17.com and bahisliga467.com;
- cirobahis466.com and cirobahis468.com;
- cirobahis467.com and cirobahis475.com;
- lavivabet771.com and lavivabet769.com;
- betrio212.com.
The Commission stated: “The GSC wishes to remind consumers that a licence is issued to a specific operator and approved domain name(s). The presence of a licence document or the Isle of Man Government crest on a website does not, in itself, confirm that the website is authorised by, or operating under the supervision of, the GSC.
“Consumers are urged to exercise caution before engaging with any gambling website and to verify that the operator holds a current and valid licence.”
Similar Cases in Malta
The Isle of Man regulator is not the only authority facing the unauthorised use of its name. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has also repeatedly issued statements distancing itself from various online gambling platforms.
During an investigation into the black market conducted jointly with other regulators, the MGA found that 42 of the 109 URLs examined contained false references to the authority.
In its 2025 annual report, the regulator also said it had sent 35 cease-and-desist letters to illegal operators demanding that they stop their unlawful activities. These companies had falsely claimed to be licensed by the MGA.
Following the report’s publication, MGA CEO Charles Mizzi said: “The challenge facing regulators today is not to regulate more, but to regulate better.“Throughout 2025, we refined the way we regulate – strengthening our risk-based approach to oversight, improving engagement, streamlining processes, and making better use of data and technology to focus our efforts where they matter most.
“That is how we strengthen confidence in the Maltese licence, safeguard players, and support the long-term sustainability of Malta’s gaming sector.”
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