KYC and AML News in Gambling.
Compliance technology is no longer a back-office function. KYC providers, AML solutions and identity verification tools are central to how licensed operators manage risk. We cover the regulatory changes and supplier developments driving this market.
Bankstown Sports Audit Signals AUSTRAC’s Poker Machine Crackdown
AUSTRAC has ordered Bankstown District Sports Club to appoint an external auditor at its own expense over AML/CTF concerns linked to poker machine risk.
SPA Allows Brazilian Operators to Reuse Verified KYC Data
The guidance gives KYC suppliers and operators clearer rules around reusable identity verification flows in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Novomatic Italia Cuts Security Alerts by 60% With HyperSOC
Novomatic Italia has reduced cybersecurity alert volume by around 60% after it adopted HWG Sababa’s HyperSOC managed security services.
MGA Pushes Stronger Authorisation Checks Under RN Reforms
The MGA wants stricter checks for Recognition Notice operators and plans to increase ongoing monitoring under Malta’s updated AML rules.
AMLA Opens Risk Method Talks as EU AML Rules Move to Execution
The authority is gathering industry input on a common risk assessment model ahead of technical standards expected later in 2026.
Greece Pushes Operators to Act Early on EU AML Rules Ahead of 2027
The regulator is urging early preparation as AMLA consultations stay open until 8 May, leaving a short window to shape how the rules are applied.
Italian Expert Links Crypto Flows to Betting in Mafia Laundering
Vincenzo Musacchio says organised crime groups are using crypto tools and online betting together, with gambling platforms acting as a key stage in converting funds.
Italy Tightens PVR Rules as May 13 Deadline Hits Payments
New limits on voucher payments take effect on May 13, including a €100 weekly cash cap, aligning retail channels with licensing reform and tighter AML control.
BC Poker Moves on Game Integrity With AI Anti-Cheating System
BC Poker has launched an AI system to detect cheating like collusion, bots, and unusual play in real time. It tracks activity across tables and flags behaviour that looks coordinated or automated.
Hollywoodbets Cuts Verification Friction With Bank-Based ID Checks
Hollywoodbets has adopted ClearStake’s ID by Bank product for its UK-facing business, replacing manual document uploads with identity checks completed through a customer’s banking app.
Malta Urges Operators to Shape EU AML Rules Before May
The Malta Gaming Authority is calling on licensees to respond to AMLA consultations, as draft EU AML standards move into the phase that will define how gambling compliance works in practice.
Spain Activates Fraud Protocol as Identity Theft in Online Gambling Rises 12%
Identity theft complaints in Spanish online gambling reached 8,675 in 2025. Casino fraud jumped from 7% to 18% of all cases in the same period.
Philippines Targets Casino AML Risk as FATF Grey List Threat Returns
President Marcos directed agencies to collaborate with the AMLC on February 12, naming casinos as a high-risk sector.
EveryMatrix Targets Bonus Leakage With AI-Led Fraud Controls
EveryMatrix is pushing bonus abuse higher up the operator agenda with Bonus Guardian, an AI and machine learning tool built to detect coordinated promo fraud.
AI Shifts Fraud Control and Safer Gambling Into One Workflow
Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot project to operating tool across gambling, with fraud prevention and safer gambling now developing inside the same decision stack.