Richmondâs River Rock Casino has been engulfed in flames since September this year, when British Columbiaâs 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 […]
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Entertainment Software Association Classifies Loot Boxes as Non-Gambling Entities
The recently-released Star Wars Battlefront II action shooter video game has been under serious media fire over the past few days. The highly controversial loot boxes in video games opened Pandoraâs Box. A number of concerned gamers have voiced opposition to the presence of loot crates, considered to resemble real-life […]
Local Government Grants More Power to British Columbia Lottery Corp. in War Against Money Laundering
Mere months ago, British Columbia Lottery Corp. (BCLC) has found itself in the middle of a money laundering firestorm, after a shelved casino report showed lapses in anti-money laundering controls at British Columbia. The scandal undermined BCLCâs authority, which holds the monopoly over the casino industry in the Canadian province. […]
Are British Columbia Casinos a Boon to Money Laundering?
The financial sector has always been a favorite target to money launderers. Hence, all the measures to prevent crimes and to reinforce anti-money laundering systems are mainly directed to the financial sector. The explosive growth of the gambling industry has attracted the attention of many people, who have started to […]
French Senator Voices Concerns Over Loot Boxesâ Gambling Nature
The recently released Star Wars Battlefront II action shooter video game muddied the water last week after it became clear that the game features a virtual rewards system (better known as a âloot box“), which can be bought with real money. Purchases in video games that have a random result […]
Star Wars Battlefront II Receives Harsh Criticism Due to Its Might-Be Gambling Nature
The release of the highly-anticipated Star Wars Battlefront II made a splash this Tuesday. The action shooter video game is based on the popular fantasy Star Wars, which appeared among the top movies in the box office. Electronic Arts (EA) and Disney are the companies associated with the game, which […]
Pickeringâs Mayor Spearheads Campaign to Build New Ontario Casino
Pickeringâs Mayor Dave Ryan is on board with the plan to build a new Ontario casino in the city. In an interview, the highest-ranking official in the city explained that he is well familiar with the oppositionâs stance on the matter and the money laundering firestorm, but the construction of […]
Opposition Pushes for Casino Deal Suspension Due to Money Laundering Probe in British Columbia
Canadaâs Progressive Conservative Party (PC) urges Ontario government to quash its casino deal with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. The latter is known to operate River Rock Casino in Richmond, British Columbia, which appeared on Canadaâs watchdogsâ radar screens due to suspicious transactions. The scandal stimulated the government to launch a […]
Philippine Officials Combat Dirty Casino Cash Flow with Tighter Anti-Money Laundering Law
Earlier this year, Philippine lawmakers voted in favor of proposed amendments to the countryâs anti-money laundering law, extending its reach to the countryâs proliferating gambling industry, including internet gambling operations and casinos on cruise ships. On Friday last week, it became clear that the new anti-money laundering framework titled Implementing […]
Crown Resorts Faces Slot Machine-Rigging and Money Laundering Accusations
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has once again appeared in the epicenter of a scandal. Three former employees have brought the company to the court, claiming that the Crown Resorts is manipulating its slot machines and it hushed up a potential money laundering scheme at its largest casino in Melbourne. […]









