The European Union Anti-Money Laundering Authority has launched a consultation on risk profiling and supervision for licensed gambling operators. The review period runs until September 27 and covers draft Regulatory Technical Standards for the sector.
Scope of the Regulatory Review
The proposed standards outline how supervisory bodies will evaluate anti-money laundering and terrorist financing risks across non-financial industries. The framework applies to online and retail gambling platforms alongside real estate financing, digital luxury goods sales, art and antique markets, and legal advisory payment services.Authority officials noted that compliance models designed for financial institutions require adjustment for non-financial markets. The review seeks stakeholder input on proportional reporting obligations, compliance measures for smaller enterprises, and implementation expenses. Sweden’s Spelinspektionen has recommended that domestic licensees submit responses, stating the draft standards "will form the basis for the supervisory authorities’ work on risk classification and supervision." Additional review rounds are scheduled for later in the year.
The authority was established this year to align anti-money laundering oversight across member states through standardized guidelines. While national governments retain gambling licensing powers, the new framework introduces shared risk assessment principles for high-risk sectors.