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Opposition Pushes for Casino Deal Suspension Due to Money Laundering Probe in British Columbia
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Opposition Pushes for Casino Deal Suspension Due to Money Laundering Probe in British Columbia

Canada’s Progressive Conservative Party (PC) urges Ontario government to quash its casino deal with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. The latter is known to operate River Rock Casino in Richmond, British Columbia, which appeared on Canada’s watchdogs’ radar screens due to suspicious transactions. The scandal stimulated the government to launch a […]

Philippine Officials Combat Dirty Casino Cash Flow with Tighter Anti-Money Laundering Law
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Philippine Officials Combat Dirty Casino Cash Flow with Tighter Anti-Money Laundering Law

Earlier this year, Philippine lawmakers voted in favor of proposed amendments to the country’s anti-money laundering law, extending its reach to the country’s proliferating gambling industry, including internet gambling operations and casinos on cruise ships. On Friday last week, it became clear that the new anti-money laundering framework titled Implementing […]

Canada’s Financial Intelligence Unit Raises Money Laundering Concerns in Casinos
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Canada’s Financial Intelligence Unit Raises Money Laundering Concerns in Casinos

A financial year-old casino report came out of the closet this week, raising concerns regarding irregular cash transactions at Richmond’s River Rock Casino. Canada’s financial watchdog is to put the report under the microscope and consider stricter anti-money laundering measures. Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) revealed that more […]