Legal
March 7, 2023
EGBA Unveils AML Guidelines for European Online Gambling Operators
The Brussels-based trade association representing online gambling operators in Europe, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), announced it has released new pan-European anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines for the iGaming sector. The announcement came Monday and sees the organization boost its efforts against money laundering for the Old Continent. The new set of rules was […]
Legal
February 7, 2023
Two More Class Actions Filed Against Star Entertainment Group
The allegations claim that the company made false statements regarding their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing duties. This follows previous similar lawsuits filed against The Star by Slater & Gordon in March 2022 and Maurice Blackburn in November 2022. Angry Shareholders Join Two New Class Actions Against Star Entertainment Group Business News Australia reported that […]
Lottery
January 10, 2023
Everi Holdings to Provide Its AML Solution to the BCLC
Provider of casino gaming products and player loyalty solutions Everi Holdings announced it has signed a new agreement with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to extend their partnership into anti-money laundering (AML). ‘Adapting to Customer Needs’ Under the new arrangement, Everi Holdings will provide the BCLC with its Everi Compliance AML solution to support […]
Legal
December 13, 2022
ASIC Puts 11 Star Entertainment Members on Trial
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australia’s national corporate regulator, is suing 11 current and former elite members of The Star Entertainment Group’s team. This includes several directors and officers who, the ASIC argues, were largely responsible for the company’s AML breaches. Star Entertainment Became Notorious for Its Failings The corporate authority alleges that […]
Industry
November 23, 2022
Paraguayan Operators Ready to Prevent Money Laundering
A number of important groups part of the gaming industry in Paraguay have reunited during the Fifth Conversation on Gambling reunion held every year in the country. The Paraguayan Chamber of Gambling together with the Association of Gambling Entrepreneurs, the Association of Gambling Operators, representatives of the Secretariat for the Prevention of Money Laundering and […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
FATF Issues AML and CTF Advice for EU States
The worldwide money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued new sets of recommendations regarding the way European Union member states should assess risks connected to anti-money laundering (AML) and tackle threats regarding countering the financing of terrorism (CTF/CFT). Supranational Risk Assessment Report Last updated three years ago back in […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Bremen Hands Out Permits but Keeps 14 Betting Locations Shut
Some 14 sports betting sites in Bremen, Germany will keep their doors shut, a recent report reveals. Regulators Checked Thousands of Documents Submitted by Betting Shops The Senator for the Interior in Bremen, Ulrich Mäurer, unveiled Monday that 14 sports betting locations will remain closed. The recent announcement follows an effort initiated in July this year. Back […]
Casino
September 7, 2022
VGCCC, AUSTRAC behind AU$4.7m Money Laundering Scheme Bust
A 12-month multi-jurisdictional investigation led to the arrest of three members of an alleged Melbourne money laundering syndicate who organized a scheme involving purchasing winning tickets from electronic gaming machines. Three People Charged The investigation executed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), in collaboration with AUSTRAC, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) and […]
Industry
August 16, 2022
Notable Industry Experts Back Kinectify’s Funding Round
Kinectify, a provider of modern risk-management software designed by AML practitioners, shared that it has raised a preferred seed round. Several notable companies and investors opted to support the compliance firm. Investors Support Kinectify’s Funding Round Kinectify’s cutting-edge tech provides operators with compliance solutions that help them navigate the regulatory landscape and prevent fraud on […]
Industry
July 28, 2022
Bremen Authorities Rejected Betting Shop License Applications
Betting shops in the northern German city of Bremen have just about a week to prove they are not involved in money laundering and avoid being shut down for good, reported The Guardian. Prove Funding or Face Closure The city is planning to close down all betting shops and has already rejected betting license applications […]
