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Gambling Insider: Isle of Man GSC fines SK IOM £70K for AML/CFT breaches, including weak MLRO oversight, poor TM, missing AML reports, and insufficient compliance testing

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jul 4, 2025

The fine, originally set at £100,000, was reduced by 30% in recognition of the operator’s early cooperation with the investigation and proactive remediation efforts. Key issues included inadequate resourcing and expertise of the MLRO and AML/CTF Compliance Officer,...

Yogonet News: Sweden’s Gambling regulator fines PokerStars SEK 7M for AML breaches, citing poor monitoring and due diligence for high-risk customers

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jun 4, 2025

The penalty follows an investigation revealing that PokerStars failed to conduct timely and adequate customer due diligence on nine out of ten sampled cases, many involving younger individuals making unusually large deposits. Despite claiming robust real-time...

AUSTRAC orders audits at 2 regional casinos over AML/CTF failings, citing weak oversight and risk management, placing casino operators under increased scrutiny amid high ML risks

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | May 30, 2025

The move follows concerns over potential deficiencies in their AML/CTF controls, including inadequate risk assessments and board oversight. While previous enforcement has focused on major operators such as Crown Resorts and The Star, this latest action signals...

Reuters: Turkey detains Fintech Papara founder and 12 others in $330M illegal betting and ML probe, spurring fintech crackdown

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | May 27, 2025

In response, regulators have taken decisive action, including appointing the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF) as trustee to Papara and imposing daily transaction limits through the Central Bank to curb further illicit flows. This crackdown underscores growing...

Focus Gaming News: US DoJ files 62 ML charges against suspended Philippine mayor Alice Guo amid major offshore gaming investigation

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | May 25, 2025

Guo faces allegations stemming from a multi-agency probe led by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). The charges include multiple counts under various sections...
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