Anti-Money Laundering
5 articles tagged "Anti-Money Laundering".
Brazil Arrests Influencer and Husband in Illegal Betting Money Laundering Probe
Brazilian Federal Police arrested influencer Thayna da Rocha Endringer and her husband for allegedly laundering drug trafficking money through illegal betting platforms, executing 14 search warrants across six states. The case coincides with a new government campaign on betting risks.
Venetian's $7.2M Bowyer Fine Caps Decade of Las Vegas Sands Scandals as Apollo Inherits Liability
The Venetian will pay a $7.2 million fine to Nevada regulators for AML failures tied to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, bringing total Bowyer-related penalties for Strip operators to $34 million and highlighting a series of scandals that plagued Las Vegas Sands before its 2021 exit from the market.
EGBA report: European online GGR hits €18bn as AML and safer gambling efforts intensify
EGBA's 2025 Annual Activity Report shows combined online GGR of €18bn, a 34% annual rise, while the association expanded its AML work, safer gambling initiatives, and membership—including Tipico's addition and Super Technologies' board appointment.
Venetian hit with $7.2m fine over Bowyer AML failures, becomes fourth Strip casino penalized
The Venetian faces a $7.2 million fine for anti-money laundering violations tied to convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, becoming the fourth Las Vegas Strip casino penalized in the case. The settlement includes admission of wrongdoing and enhanced AML conditions, with combined fines from all four operators reaching $34 million.
Balkan Gaming Federation Unites Operators Against Black Market and Restrictive Regulation
The newly formed Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF), encompassing seven countries, is uniting trade bodies to combat the region's sophisticated black market and advocate for proportionate regulation. Facing increasing regulatory burdens and the proliferation of illegal gambling, the BGF aims to foster dialogue between industry and governments, treat licensed operators as solutions, and promote a sustainable, compliant gaming environment.