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Dutch Kansspelautoriteit warns TOTO Online over AML breaches
In an effort to strengthen regulatory compliance, the Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has warned TOTO Online over violations of national anti-money laundering legislation.
The formal warning is connected to TOTO Online’s gaps in the application of the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (Prevention) Act. The investigation has found that the operator didn’t properly monitor customer relationships, and the internal records failed to show why player information didn’t trigger an update to risk profiles.
The regulator also raised concerns about the incorrect assessment of the origin of player funds, noting that controls were insufficient in cases involving high transaction amounts. Under Dutch law, operators are obligated to flag unusual financial behavior and large deposits.
TOTO Online cooperated with the investigation; however, not all deficiencies were solved when the warning was issued.
Based on this, the regulator has ordered TOTO Online to address the unresolved issues within six months and has announced a follow-up assessment.
This shows European regulators’ wider efforts to provide continuous risk evaluation and detailed documentation. For operators, this means they must strictly comply with AML frameworks and meet regulatory expectations to avoid sanctions.
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