The financial sector has always been a favorite target to money launderers. Hence, all the measures to prevent crimes and to reinforce anti-money laundering systems are mainly directed to the financial sector. The explosive growth of the gambling industry has attracted the attention of many people, who have started to […]
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French Senator Voices Concerns Over Loot Boxes’ Gambling Nature
The recently released Star Wars Battlefront II action shooter video game muddied the water last week after it became clear that the game features a virtual rewards system (better known as a “loot box“), which can be bought with real money. Purchases in video games that have a random result […]
Star Wars Battlefront II Receives Harsh Criticism Due to Its Might-Be Gambling Nature
The release of the highly-anticipated Star Wars Battlefront II made a splash this Tuesday. The action shooter video game is based on the popular fantasy Star Wars, which appeared among the top movies in the box office. Electronic Arts (EA) and Disney are the companies associated with the game, which […]
Pickering’s Mayor Spearheads Campaign to Build New Ontario Casino
Pickering’s Mayor Dave Ryan is on board with the plan to build a new Ontario casino in the city. In an interview, the highest-ranking official in the city explained that he is well familiar with the opposition’s stance on the matter and the money laundering firestorm, but the construction of […]
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
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 […]
Crown Resorts Faces Slot Machine-Rigging and Money Laundering Accusations
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has once again appeared in the epicenter of a scandal. Three former employees have brought the company to the court, claiming that the Crown Resorts is manipulating its slot machines and it hushed up a potential money laundering scheme at its largest casino in Melbourne. […]
Confidential Audit Reveals Intricate Money Laundering Scheme through B.C. Casinos
According to an internal audit obtained by Postmedia News through freedom of information requests, River Rock Casino in Richmond accepted millions in $20 bills in July 2015. Many of these large transactions were given to VIP gamblers by third-parties, who were denied access to British Columbia’s casinos due to Canada’s […]
British Columbia Casino Industry Reels From Terrorist Financing Scandal
On 22nd September, Canada’s River Rock Casino Resort was rocked by an anti-money laundering scandal. The newly-elected British Columbia government dug out a buried year-old casino report, which raised some concerns regarding suspicious cash transactions at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. According to the report, the casino accepted […]
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 […]