Gambling Commission publishes its 2026 ML/TF Risk Assessment, updating its 2023 guidance to reflect the UK’s 2025 NRA and revising the ML risk rating for casinos from Low to Medium

The assessment requires licensed gambling operators to review and update their business risk assessments, policies, procedures and AML/CTF controls, using the Commission’s latest risk ratings to strengthen customer due diligence and risk-based compliance. Casino operators, in particular, are expected to maintain documented risk assessments and demonstrate timely implementation of enhanced AML controls, with compliance subject to ongoing supervisory review by the Commission…