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AUSTRAC completes Sportsbet anti-money laundering undertaking

Enforcement & compliance

AUSTRAC has finalized its enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet in Australia after the operator addressed deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. Accepted in May 2024, the undertaking required improvements in five areas; independent assurance confirmed implementation, the regulator said.

The completion confirms Sportsbet has met AUSTRAC’s specified remediation requirements, while the undertaking leaves compliance expectations in place.

Earlier fines and penalties by AUSTRAC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
SkyCityAUD 21,000,000South Australia agrees A$21m SkyCity settlement in principleNot stated
TabcorpNot statedAUSTRAC opens enforcement investigation into Tabcorp’s AML complianceNot stated
Entain, Ladbrokes AUNot statedACMA secures Entain undertaking over more than 500 BetStop breachesNot stated
Star Entertainment GroupAUD 400,000,000Star Casino allegedly accepted AU$800,000 from Sydney fraud suspectNot stated

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