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Rules and licensingHacker wins legal fight over Malta gambling authority files
A security researcher scored a court victory after exposing online gambling regulators.
Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 27 September 2026
White hat hacker Lilith Wittmann won a court battle in Berlin against the Malta Gaming Authority. The regulator and its chief executive had taken legal action after Wittmann accessed their computer systems and shared data. The court ruled that Wittmann can use the documents she obtained during the incident.
Court rules on free expression
The legal dispute started after Wittmann called the regulatory body an organized crime enablement scheme. The court decided that her harsh statements were protected expressions of opinion rather than false facts. Wittmann faced substantial legal fees and potential penalties during the months of litigation.
Curaqao data leak continues
The court decision arrived the same week Wittmann published over forty thousand documents from the Curaqao Gaming Authority. This database, known as Casino Secrets, contains confidential corporate structures and ownership details. Registry operators temporarily took the hosting website offline, but the activist quickly moved the archive to a new domain where the public can still view the files.
Regulators have largely remained silent regarding the massive data exposure. Punters who place wagers online often rely on these licensing bodies to ensure fair play. The leaked files offer an unprecedented look at how offshore betting operations secure their operating licenses.
The massive data leak gives bettors a rare look behind the scenes of offshore licensing and regulation.