The Danish Gambling Authority has issued an update drawing attention to recent revisions made by the Financial Action Task Force concerning jurisdictions considered to pose elevated risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing. The announcement serves as a reminder to licensed gambling operators in Denmark that international risk classifications must be considered when evaluating customer risk profiles and implementing compliance procedures under national anti-money laundering legislation....
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