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May 30, 2025
AUSTRAC Orders Two Casinos to Appoint External AML/CTF Auditors
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has asked two casinos to appoint external auditors to address potential anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) shortcomings. AUSTRAC Identified Potential Deficiencies In its official announcement, the AUSTRAC said that it has instructed The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin to […]
Industry
April 29, 2025
AUSTRAC to Axe Inactive Digital Currency Exchange Firms
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has asked inactive digital currency exchange (DCE) firms to withdraw their registrations or risk having them canceled. This “Use it or Lose it” campaign would also affect crypto ATM providers, according to the AUSTRAC’s official announcement. AUSTRAC Identified Many Inactive DCEs For context, all DCEs must be […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
AUSTRAC Updates Tip-Off Policies to Enhance Operator Accountability
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has revealed substantial policy changes regarding the criminal offense of “tipping off” as it seeks to enhance industry-wide anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) practices. The changes, coming into effect on 31 March 2025, are designed to deter criminals from concealing their illegal activities. The Updates Are […]
Industry
March 13, 2025
AUSTRAC CEO: Gambling Industry Should Help Combat Crime
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), a regulatory body responsible for financial crime, vowed to continue its intense oversight of the gaming sector. During a recent keynote address, its chief executive officer announced that penalties await any violators. AUSTRAC Says Violators Shouldn’t Expect Leniency NEXT.io reported that CEO Brendan Thomas’ address was delivered […]
Industry
May 17, 2024
AUSTRAC and SkyCity Adelaide Agree to $67M Penalty Proposal
Gaming and entertainment company that provides sports, amusement, and recreation services, SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd (SkyCity), and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) have filed joint submissions with the Federal Court of Australia. Their proposed AU$67 million penalty mentioned in the joint submissions was deemed appropriate in the context of the casino’s contravention of […]
Legal
March 7, 2024
AUSTRAC Launches AML Probe into Bet365’s Hillside Brand
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced that it has commenced an enforcement investigation into bet365’s local brand Hillside. According to the watchdog, the gambling operator may have failed to comply with the country’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). The AUSTRAC noted that this investigation follows a supervisory campaign […]
Legal
May 30, 2023
Crown Reaches AU$450M AUSTRAC Settlement for AML/CTF Breaches
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced today that an agreement with Crown Resorts over a financial penalty has been reached, and the casino operator agreed to pay AU$450 million ($293.4 million) for its breaches. Proposed Penalty Appropriate in All Circumstances The joint submissions filed by Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth with the […]
Industry
March 8, 2023
Australia Forms Second AML Unit to Tackle Gambling Crime
The new unit will be tasked with combating what the regulator sees as an increasing threat of money laundering that comes from gambling operators. Even industry insiders have agreed that anti-money laundering is a significant risk to their businesses, with Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment investing heavily in improving their AML and KYC practices lest […]
Legal
December 7, 2022
AUSTRAC Opens Civil Penalty Proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the Australian Government’s agency, which detects and thwarts criminal activities in connection with the financial system, is cracking down on yet another Australian casino for breaching the laws on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. AUSTRAC Files Penalty Proceedings Against SkyCity Adelaide On December 7, AUSTRAC announced that it […]
Legal
November 30, 2022
AUSTRAC Opens Civil Penalty Proceedings against Star Entertainment
The Star does not seem to catch a break as AUTRAC, Australia’s financial crimes authority, has launched civil penalty proceedings against the Group and its entities. The proceedings were brought up with a federal court and they are targeting Star Entertainment Group and its subsidiaries, The Star Pty Limited and The Star Entertainment QLD Limited. […]
