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AML Foundations for Gambling and iGaming
CPD-Certified Course The rapid growth of the gambling and online gaming industry has led to increased attention from regulators and international organizations to the risks of financial crime in this sector. In response, the AML Foundations for Gaming/Casino course was developed. This specialized program from the AML Certification Centre offers a comprehensive, practice-oriented introduction to combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and related violations.
The program combines key AML/CTF principles with an analysis of specific threats unique to the gaming industry, including vulnerabilities described by the FATF and gaps in global regulation. Students will learn about legal requirements, employee responsibilities, methods for identifying suspicious activity, and KYC, CDD, and transaction monitoring tools applied to a high-risk environment. The training format includes 12 hours of coursework and 4 hours of video content presented through animated videos, diagrams, and practical scenarios.
The course is available entirely online, and its cost can be paid in full or in 2-3 installments, making the training flexible and convenient. This program will be the first step for those seeking to develop a career in compliance, risk management, and financial crime prevention in gaming and casino operations.
4 hours of on-demand video 
23 Submodules of reading material 
30 Assignments 
Final Exam 
12 CPD Credits 
26 Visual Schemes 
Certificate of Completion 
2 weeks – Recommended Learning Timeline 
Certify your employees with globally recognised AML certification. AML Foundations for Gambling and iGaming is ideal for new hires, frontline staff, and professionals seeking a strong understanding of AML principles in the gambling and online gaming sectors. A structured, scalable, and cost-effective way to build essential compliance knowledge and ensure regulatory alignment in high-risk, fast-paced entertainment environments.
AML Foundations for Gaming and iGaming / Casino: Fundamental Course Overview
Designed for those starting their journey in financial crime prevention, this course is your entry before CASS certification.
Certified AML analysts earn:
- £40–70K in the United Kingdom
- $65–95K in the United States
- €40–60K in the European Union
- 200–300K QAR annually – certified specialists in GCC countries can reach
Our delegates have secured roles such as Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Financial Crime, and Regulatory Affairs Manager at institutions like BNP Paribas, Citi, Fiserv, Crypto.com, Blockchain.com and other global institutions.
The AML Foundations for Gaming/Casino course is designed for those who already work or are planning to build a career in the gambling, casino, and iGaming industries and understand the importance of effective AML/CFT measures to protect the industry from financial crime. The course is particularly useful for compliance specialists, employees of anti-money laundering, compliance, internal security, legal advisors, and anti-fraud specialists—anyone who ensures the sustainability and legality of operations in a high-risk environment.
The program is also suitable for those involved in online betting and sports betting platforms, as well as beginners seeking a fundamental understanding of regulation, risk management, and operator obligations to regulators. It will be particularly valuable for casino employees, remote gambling operators, monitoring specialists, as well as students and early-career professionals who want to enhance their professional appeal by mastering the key principles of AML/CFT in the gaming industry.
It is also a good choice for anyone already working in the iGaming sector who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the industry’s real vulnerabilities and ways to combat financial crime.
This course from the AML Certification Centre develops a practical set of skills that are essential for anyone working in a high-risk environment, from casinos to online gaming. By mastering the key elements of AML control, students will learn to understand customer behavior, identify vulnerabilities in operational processes, and recognize patterns characteristic of the casino and iGaming sector.
What you will learn:
- Identify different types of financial crimes and understand the motives, logic, mechanics, and consequences of their implementation in the gaming industry.
- Assess the risks inherent in offline and online operators, identify high-risk scenarios, and apply a risk-based approach.
- Work with KYC, CDD, and other elements of compliance programs, collect necessary information about customers, and correctly document findings;
- Recognize red flags related to player behavior, transactions, and withdrawal schemes, and escalate suspicions in an appropriate manner;
- Understand regulatory expectations and the role of supervisory authorities, navigate regulatory obligations and AML/CFT requirements applicable to casinos and online gambling;
- Make informed decisions about risk mitigation, including terminating business relationships when threats are identified.
Why is this necessary:
To effectively protect gambling companies from illegal cash flows, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and build robust AML/CTF processes based on international best practices.
- What are Financial Crimes?
- Typology of Financial Crimes
- Consequences and Impacts of Financial Crime
- Understanding of Risk
- What is Financial Crime Risk?
- Risk Management in AML/CTF+ and Financial Crime
- The importance of financial crime risk management
- How FC risk is managed?
- Understanding of Compliance Program
- Foundations of Compliance Programs
- Foundations of KYC
- Foundations of Ongoing Due Diligence
- Sanctions Compliance
- What is Reporting of Suspicious Financial Activities (SAR/STR)?
- Termination of Business Relationship
Understanding of different business sectors
- International Organisations and Frameworks in AML/CTF+
- Who is the Regulator?
- AML/CTF+ difference by country and industry
- Consequences of non-compliance
- Importance of Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
- Comparison of Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
- Understanding of Gambling & iGaming sector business and risks
After completing all training modules of the AML Foundations for Gaming / Casino course, participants must take a mandatory exam. It is conducted online on the same platform where the training took place. The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and takes 60 minutes to complete. To pass the test, you must score at least 80% correct answers. You will find out your result immediately after submitting the test.
Each student is given three free attempts. If all of them are used up, further retakes become chargeable. Each attempt costs €70. You can only retake the exam after 15 days, which will give you time to review and work on the topics that caused you difficulty.
Upon completion of the AML Foundations for Gaming/Casino course, participants receive an international CPD-accredited certificate confirming their in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing in the context of the gaming industry. The document confirms that you have successfully completed the key modules of the program and passed the final assessment.
The certificate has been developed in accordance with global requirements and FATF methodology, making it recognized in various jurisdictions around the world, including the EU, the US, the UK, the UAE, and many other regulated markets. CPD (Continuing Professional Development) status confirms that the course meets international standards for continuing professional development and meets the expectations of employers in the areas of compliance, risk, and financial security.
CPD-accredited documents are in demand in a wide variety of areas related to risk, compliance, and the gambling industry, including:
- online and land-based casinos;
- payment providers working with gaming operators;
- regulated gambling (betting shops, sportsbooks);
- iGaming platforms and B2B gaming content providers;
- financial institutions that interact with casinos/operators;
- AML/Compliance/Risk Management teams;
- auditing and consulting companies working with the gambling sector;
- regulators and licensing authorities that monitor compliance with AML/CFT;
- KYC/KYB/AML technology providers.
With this certificate, specialists gain a significant competitive advantage in the job market, as the document confirms their qualifications in the field of AML control and their understanding of regulatory requirements specific to the gaming and casino sector.
