{"id":6765,"date":"2024-03-07T12:22:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T12:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/07\/austrac-launches-probe-into-bet365s-compliance\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T12:22:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T12:22:30","slug":"austrac-launches-probe-into-bet365s-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/07\/austrac-launches-probe-into-bet365s-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"AUSTRAC Launches Probe into bet365\u2019s Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The local subsidiary of bet365, Hillside, has been the subject of an enforcement investigation by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). According to AUSTRAC\u2019s release, the inquiry centers on possible violations of <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/crown-faces-landmark-penalty-for-money-laundering-breaches-at-melbourne-and-perth-casinos\/\">Australia\u2019s<\/a> Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML\/CTF Act).<\/p>\n<p>AUSTRAC decided to investigate Hillside\u2019s operations after conducting a thorough supervisory campaign in the commercial wagering industry due to issues brought up throughout the audit process. This investigation was preceded by bet365\u2019s instruction to name an outside auditor.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the inquiry is to determine if Hillside has really broken its CTF and AML regulations. To ascertain the truthfulness of the claims, AUSTRAC will make use of a variety of enforcement actions and regulatory mechanisms. 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CEO Brendan Thomas and the organization use caution in following investigative procedures while the case is still pending.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation demonstrates how steadfastly AUSTRAC is dedicated to maintaining regulatory norms in the gaming industry. AUSTRAC is alert and makes sure that all parties carry out their responsibilities to preserve the integrity of Australia\u2019s financial system since fighting financial crimes carries a heavy price.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/austrac-launches-probe-into-bet365s-compliance\/\">AUSTRAC Launches Probe into bet365\u2019s Compliance<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The local subsidiary of bet365, Hillside, has been the subject of an enforcement investigation by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). 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