The Swedish gambling operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has been ordered to pay a fine of SEK 3 million ($320,000) following a ruling by the Administrative Court of Appeal. The fine was imposed by the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, after an investigation revealed deficiencies in ATG’s anti-money laundering (AML) controls. This ruling underscores the regulatory scrutiny facing licensed operators in Sweden and highlights the ongoing challenges surrounding AML compliance in the gambling sector....
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