E162: Is the gambling/gaming industry set for an AML wake-up call?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impending AML regulations for the gambling and gaming industry and the challenges it faces.

Spin the wheel, roll the dice, play your hand — the world of online gaming is all about calculated risk and reward. Now it's the operators' turn to think about risk. From July 2027, they fall under AMLA's new AML rulebook. Host Robin Lycka is joined by Sam Stenius , Head of AML at PAF , to ask: is the gambling/gaming industry in for an AML wake-up call? They discuss the current challenges facing the sector, what AMLA's oversight will change, and whether the industry is ready for what's coming round the corner. Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy Video: Loïs Dunford ____________________________________ The Laundry explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand , Fredrik Riiser , and Robin Lycka , each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism — dissecting headline news, unpacking regulatory trends, and examining the real-world consequences of non-compliance. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise . Get in touch: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh…

People in this episode

Host: Robin Lycka

Guest: Sam Stenius

Topics covered

• gambling
• gaming industry
• anti-money laundering
• AML compliance
• financial regulation

Keywords

• gambling
• gaming
• AML
• compliance
• financial crime
• risk management
• regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PAF, AMLA

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