The recent money-laundering scandal has prompted British Columbia newly-elected government to call for tough new anti-money laundering rules in an effort to crack down on money laundering. This Tuesday, British Columbia’s Attorney General David Eby made public Peter German’s first two interim recommendations. According to the new set of rules, […]
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Missing Millions from Trust Fund Allegedly Laundered Through British Columbia Casino
Richmond real estate lawyer Hong Guo, who heads Guo Law Corporation, claims that C$7.58 million is missing from the company’s trust fund since last year. On Monday this week, Ms. Guo stated that she suspects her former bookkeeper and legal assistant, who used forged cheques to steal funds from the […]
British Columbia Attorney General to Tighten Regulatory Screws on Anti-Money Laundering
At an anti-corruption conference in Vancouver, that took place on Friday last week, British Columbia’s recently-elected Attorney General David Eby announced that he is to introduce a money laundering clampdown later this week. According to his words, the situation in the province is worse than expected, accusing the previous government […]
UK’s Gambling Regulator Raises Alarm over Large Losses on FOBTs Amid Looming Crackdown
UK’s gambling industry is rapidly growing and the country’s gambling watchdog hurried to react to the changes. It is not a secret that the expanding industry requires tougher regulations and the UK Gambling Commission knuckled down to work to introduce a new set of gambling regulations. The creation of a […]
Penn National Gaming in Merger Courtship with Pinnacle Entertainment
The long-held rumors that U.S. casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc aims at consolidating its business with that of Pinnacle Entertainment Inc has been confirmed as true. The gambling industry woke up to the news that Pinnacle Entertainment is discussing a potential merger with Penn National amid a flurry of […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Moves Forward in Ohio
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) has turned into a highly-controversial topic in America. Different states have taken a different approach to DFS. The fact that DFS industry has started to grow at a rapid pace made many states to reconsider their stance on the matter. In an attempt to bring additional […]
Individual Pleads Not Guilty to Possession of Criminal Property and Money Laundering Charges in British Columbia
Richmond’s River Rock Casino has been engulfed in flames since September this year, when British Columbia’s newly-elected government made public a 2016 casino report that had been swept under the carpet by the previous government. The report revealed details regarding suspicious transactions that took place at River Rock Casino Resort […]
Del Lago Resort & Casino Worsens Traffic Jams at Waterloo Thruway Exit
Concerns about an increase in traffic at Waterloo Thruway exit due to the adjacent del Lago Resort & Casino proved to be true. Some time ago, officials were warned about possible traffic issues related to del Lago Resort & Casino. According to reliable sources, the entertainment complex opened in February […]
Gateway Eyes Ambitious Casino Expansion in North Bay
Largest Canadian casino operator Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited seeks to broaden its reach on familiar home turf, with plans for a major investment in a casino project in North Bay. The casino may be built on the former Nordfibre location or on nearby land. Supposing that the casino proposal […]
British Columbia Gaming Corporation Ups the Ante in Anti-Money Laundering Campaign
Last week, Casino Reports produced an article regarding British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) new role in fighting money laundering activities at British Columbia’s casinos. As it can be recalled, BCLC increased its oversight of casinos to better help the industry crack down on illicit practices. As part of the initiative, […]