The UK Gambling Commission published its 2026 risk assessment on money laundering and terrorist financing across the licensed gambling sector. According to the regulator's report, which analyzes market data from April 2023 to October 2025, the terrorist financing risk level for casinos has been raised to medium.
Regulatory Findings and Sector Review
The assessment breaks down vulnerability metrics across multiple gambling verticals, assigning separate risk classifications to each category. The review also highlights operational concerns regarding white label service arrangements. By examining transaction patterns and compliance records throughout the specified period, the commission established updated monitoring benchmarks.
These findings will inform future regulatory guidance for licensed operators. The commission intends to apply the new risk classifications to its routine oversight framework, aligning reporting standards with recent market developments.