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PAGCOR strengthens probity checks on Philippine gaming firms

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PAGCOR is tightening fit-and-proper reviews of Philippine gaming firms as the country seeks to maintain its anti-money-laundering framework after leaving the FATF grey list, the report said. The checks may cover ownership, financial standing, criminal history and regulatory compliance; directors, beneficial owners and investors with stakes of at least 20% may face individual assessment, according to Arden Consult.

Gaming firms may face rejected applications or licence suspension or revocation if they fail to disclose changes or provide accurate information.

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Bank of Italy report says AMLA prepares checks on gambling firms

The European Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism has laid the institutional basis to extend verification and control to non-financial obliged entities, including gambling companies, according to the Bank of Italy's 2025 activity report. The report says the AMLA founding regulation applies from mid-2025, with member states and operators given until July 2027 to implement the AMLR and AMLD6 directive.

The European Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has put in place the institutional basis to extend verification and control to non-financial obliged entities, a category that includes gambling companies, according to the Bank of Italy's 2025 activity report. The report was published at the Chamber of Deputies.

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