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The 2026 money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the British gambling industry

The Gambling Commission's money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment of the British gambling industry for 2026.

Published
30 July 2026

Last updated
30 July 2026 - Changes

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  2. 17 - Gaming machine technical (remote and non-remote)

17 - Gaming machine technical (remote and non-remote)

Sector rating

Sector Previous overall risk rating Current overall risk rating
Gaming machine technical (remote and non-remote) Low Low

The gaming machine technical sector continues to be low risk for money laundering.

There is little potential for money laundering exploitation of the sector. However, there is the risk of licensed operators supplying machines to premises without appropriate licensces and facilitating illegal gambling. This risk can be mitigated by licensed operators conducting appropriate due diligence checks on third-party suppliers.

Risks

Vulnerability Risk Likelihood of event occurring Impact of event occurring Overall risk Change in risk
Operator control Operators failing to comply with prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing legislation and guidance Low (1) Low (1) Low (1) No change
Operator control Inadequate due diligence checks on third parties, including customers and suppliers - this includes ensuring machines are only supplied to licensed premises Medium (2) Medium (2) Medium (4) Increase in impact
Operator Control Lack of adherence with the Technical Standards, including requirements for machine credit and payment, and machine identification Low (1) Low (1) Low (1) No change
Operator control Inadequate due diligence checks on business investors. Low (1) Medium (2) Low (2) No change

Commission-controlled risks

Vulnerability Risk Likelihood of event occurring Impact of event occurring Overall risk Change in risk
Licensing and integrity Gambling operations run by organised criminals to launder funds Low (1) Medium (2) Low (2) New risk

Case study

Illegal siting of gaming machines
Gaming machines have been found in premises offering illegal gambling and in venues which are not licensed to offer gaming machines, such as takeaway venues and cafés.

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