Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
The Gaming Commission outlines obligations for gambling operators under the Anti-money laundering Act. These include internal controls, risk assessments, player identification and transaction monitoring, according to the guidance.
Operators must account for the listed compliance controls when managing money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks.
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The Minas Gerais State Lottery (LEMG) established anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing requirements for lottery operators under Portaria LEMG No. 23, dated 13 October 2026. Operators must maintain internal policies, monitor transactions and report qualifying suspicions confidentially to Coaf. They have 180 days from publication to comply, without suspending existing legal obligations.
The Minas Gerais State Lottery (LEMG) has set rules to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in lottery activities, under Portaria LEMG No. 23 of 13 October 2026. The rules apply to companies operating lotteries under LEMG regulation, supervision or oversight, according to the portaria.
Reportedly, the EU's Anti-Money Laundering Regulation will apply directly across the bloc from 10 July 2027. Covered gambling businesses must verify customers and monitor money-laundering risks, with customer checks relevant to transactions totalling €2,000 or more, including linked transactions. National gambling licensing systems remain separate, and national authorities can impose stricter measures.
Ireland's government is introducing new anti-money laundering measures for gambling as part of its first national strategy, reportedly announced on 18 August. The rules require operators to return withdrawals to the deposit account and impose enhanced checks on cryptocurrency funds and transfers. The strategy also calls for closer oversight of machine-based casino clubs and stronger intelligence sharing among public bodies.
The UK Gambling Commission reminded bookmakers operating at the Cheltenham Festival of their licensing and anti-money laundering responsibilities. It said licence holders must monitor customer activity, report suspicious transactions and maintain controls against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza officer Cosimo Nacci said gambling operators should report suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit for investigation. He said online gambling requires customer identification regardless of the amount wagered, while in-person gambling triggers identification at €2,000 or more, or where suspicions arise.