FATF published its Risks of Gaming and Gambling report on September 9, 2026, in which it stated that casinos and sports betting are still exposed to money laundering, and that online platforms taking e-wallets, mobile money, and virtual assets face added risk because payments move fast and can be anonymous. It also pointed to ownership structures that hide who is behind a gambling business, and to social media being used for illegal ads and recruiting money mules.
Anjouan Gaming responded:
“FATF’s newly published “Risks of Gaming and Gambling” report reinforces the standards we hold licensees to: robust KYC and ongoing due diligence aren’t optional in this industry; they’re the baseline. In light of the report’s findings, we’ve enhanced our licence conditions and strengthened our application requirements to stay aligned with evolving global AML/CFT standards.”
The regulator hasn’t said which conditions or requirements changed, although its existing checks already cover identities, company ownership, source of funds, and main individuals.
Additionally, Anjouan Gaming reported in July 2026 that it had issued more than 1,650 licenses, with nearly 1,500 active, for both B2C and B2B operators. However, the framework has raised concerns, as Comorian authorities warned about sellers offering gambling licenses in Anjouan’s name, saying those licenses have no legal basis.
