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EGBA to update AML rules for iGaming by 2026
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) plans to update its anti-money laundering (AML) rules in 2026, building on insights gathered from its second yearly review of how operators are putting the current measures into practice.
Currently. EGBA requires iGaming companies to identify customer risks with customer identity verifications and suspicious activity reports. These rules follow EU and international standards but also consider the specific nature of the iGaming industry.
According to EGBA’s director of legal and regulatory affairs, Dr. Ekaterina Hartmann, the goal of the changes is to help EU members improve their AML efforts and encourage the rest of the industry to do the same. The group also invites non-member gambling operators to join the initiative and take part in fighting financial crime.
While full details of the 2026 update are yet to come, EGBA says the new version will offer more detailed advice on key areas. These include risk checks, payments, third-party services, and keeping sports fair and honest. Companies should apply stronger checks in situations where the risk of money laundering or terrorist financing is higher.
The EGBA hopes the new guidelines will raise the standard of AML practices across Europe’s iGaming sector.
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