Washington, DC – October
2025 / NewsmakerAlert: The
American Gaming Association
(AGA) has released updates to its Best
Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Guide, a blueprint
for the gaming industry to strengthen compliance programs amid evolving
laws, technologies, and emerging criminal activity.
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 “Maintaining
up-to-date AML policies is essential to safeguarding the gaming industry’s
operations, employees, and customers – and to protecting the integrity
of the U.S. financial system,” said Alex
Costello, Vice President of Government Relations at the American Gaming
Association. “We encourage all casino operators and suppliers to use this
resource to continually refine their practices as both the industry and
threat environment change.”
Key
updates include:
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Enhanced
guidance for Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols and Suspicious Activity
Report (SAR) filings
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New risk
assessment section aligned with regulatory expectations
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Expanded
focus on online activity, digital wallets, and cryptocurrency
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Broader
coverage of fraud risk
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New typologies
and red flags to help staff identify and deter malicious activity
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Dedicated
section addressing human trafficking risks linked to money laundering
Since
the last update in 2022, the US now has over 1,000 land-based casinos,
ten states have legalized sports betting, and one has legalized iGaming
– expansion that has only strengthened the industry’s commitment to strong
compliance. The legal state-regulated US gaming industry is recognized
as a leader in AML compliance – working closely with regulators, law enforcement,
and compliance experts to continually raise the bar as new technologies,
regulations, and risks develop.
Download
AGA Best Practices for AML Compliance Guide (PDF file)
About
American Gaming Association
As
the national trade group representing the U.S. casino industry, the American
Gaming Association (AGA) fosters a policy and business environment
where legal, regulated gaming thrives. The AGA’s diverse membership of
commercial and tribal casino operators, sports betting and iGaming companies,
gaming suppliers, and more lead the $329 billion industry and support 1.8
million jobs across the country. Visit www.AmericanGaming.org
for more information.
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