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Australia AML reforms require gambling operators to strengthen compliance by March 2026

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Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms are due to take effect in March 2026, affecting casinos, gaming venues and some previously exempt service providers. Senet compliance experts said operators should review their programmes ahead of the changes, which require risk assessments, enhanced customer due diligence and integrated risk management.

Operators in scope will need to revise compliance programmes before the reforms take effect.

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