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The prevention of money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism

Gambling Commission guidance for remote and non-remote casinos: Fifth edition (Revision 3).

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Published
13 November 2020

Last updated
30 May 2023 - Changes

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5 - Timing of verification

Casino operators must comply with the requirement to verify the identity of the customer, any person claiming to act on behalf of the customer and, where applicable, any beneficial owner before the establishment of a business relationship or the carrying out of the transaction.⁹³

The Regulations permit casino operators to complete verification during the establishment of a business relationship if:

• this is necessary so as not to interrupt the normal conduct of business
• there is little risk of money laundering and terrorist financing occurring, provided that the verification is completed as soon as practicable after contact is first established with the customer.⁹⁴

References

⁹³Regulation 30(2).
⁹⁴Regulation 30(3).

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Last updated: 30 May 2023

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Updated in line with version 3 of the guidance. References to 'proliferation financing' added.