Ontario Regulator Fines Ottawa Casino For Multiple Violations
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Canada issued a fine of $227,250 to HR Ottawa LP for 36 violations. HR LP is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation Slots at Rideau Carleton Raceway in Ottawa.
Ontario Regulator Fines Ottawa Casino For Multiple Violations. HR Ottawa LP is alleged to have provided advertising and marketing materials to people who had self-excluded from gambling activities. It also failed to implement, follow, and enforce required anti-money laundering policies and procedures. The casino has more than 1,200 slot machines and electronic table games.
Ontario Regulator Fines Ottawa Casino For Multiple Violations. Provided advertising and marketing materials to individuals who had self-excluded from gambling activities. Repeatedly failed to implement, follow, and enforce required anti-money laundering policies and procedures. Maintained a compliance oversight function that was not independent of the company’s operations. Not ensured that staff completed necessary training in important areas like anti the money laundering.
There is an aggressive crackdown on money laundering issues in Canada. British Columbia released a report in June that confirmed dirty money was laundered through B.C. casinos between 2008 and 2018. The AGCO has been busy fining online gaming operators since the launch of the regulated iGaming and sports betting market on April 4. BetMGM, PointsBet, and DraftKings were fined by the regulator for violations surrounding advertising and inducements.
Ontario Regulator Fines Ottawa Casino For Multiple Violations. The Canadian gaming industry is committed to working with all stakeholders and policy makers to enhance AML regime in Canada.
