MGA urges betting licensees to boost vigilance for Youth Olympic Games
The Malta Gaming Authority has told licensees to step up monitoring of betting markets and flag suspicious activity during the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, warning that breaches could lead to enforcement action.
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has reminded its licensees to stay alert and report any suspicious betting activity during the Youth Olympic Games, which run from 31 October to 13 November 2026.
The regulator said it is working with the International Olympic Committee to protect the fairness of sport and betting markets, and used the announcement to restate licensees’ existing duties under its regulatory framework.
According to the MGA, operators must keep a closer watch on betting patterns during the tournament and pass on any suspicious transactions promptly through its Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism, as required under Regulation 43 of the Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive. The Authority pointed licensees to its existing guidance paper for further detail on these reporting duties and other sports integrity requirements.
The MGA also said licensees should keep strong internal governance structures in place, including naming a designated Sports Integrity Point of Contact, and should work closely with its Sports Integrity Unit and other integrity bodies throughout the event.
As it does for other major international sporting events, the Authority expects operators to take a proactive, risk-based approach for the duration of the tournament. It warned that failing to meet these obligations could result in enforcement action.
Separately, the MGA reminded licensees and any third parties acting for them that all marketing must comply with the Commercial Communications Regulations. It said advertising must be socially responsible and must not target or cause harm to minors or vulnerable people, whether directly or indirectly.
Source: Malta Gaming Authority.