TLDR Anjouan’s gaming regulator has enhanced its licence conditions and strengthened application requirements. The move follows the FATF’s “Risks of Gaming and Gambling” report, published on September 9. The FATF warned that casinos and sports betting remain exposed to money laundering risks. Online platforms that accept cash, e-wallets, mobile money and virtual assets were flagged for fast, anonymous transactions. The regulator said strong KYC and ongoing due diligence are “the baseline” for its licensees.
The gaming regulator of Anjouan has tightened its licensing rules. The move follows a new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on the risks tied to gaming and gambling.
Anjouan is an autonomous island in the Comoros, located in the Indian Ocean. Its regulator issues internet gaming licences to online operators.
The regulator shared the update in a post on LinkedIn. It said licence conditions have been enhanced and application requirements have been strengthened.
The changes are meant to keep Anjouan in line with global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards. These are often called AML/CFT standards.
What the FATF Report Found
The FATF is an international body that sets standards to fight money laundering and terrorist financing. It published its “Risks of Gaming and Gambling” report on September 9.
The report said gambling and gaming platforms have become part of a wider value-transfer ecosystem. These systems often cross borders and use many different payment methods.
It warned that casinos and sports betting remain especially exposed to money laundering risks.
Online platforms also face weak points, the report said. This applies to sites that accept cash, e-wallets, mobile money and virtual assets, such as cryptocurrencies.
According to the FATF, these payment methods allow fast and anonymous transactions. That speed and privacy can make it harder to trace where money comes from.