Europe is moving into a more practical AML supervision phase, and online gambling is clearly inside that shift.
AMLA has started with a broad consultation package
AMLA said on 12 February 2026 that it launched its first five public consultations, with feedback open until 10 April. The package covers due diligence, risk assessment and supervisory coordination, areas that feed directly into how gambling operators are expected to structure controls.
Malta is adding a sector-specific layer
At the same time, the Malta Gaming Authority has opened a consultation tied to its thematic review of AML/CFT compliance in online gaming. The MGA says the goal is to identify sector-specific risks, compliance gaps and good practices in the market.
Why the message matters
For operators, payment partners and B2B suppliers with European exposure, the direction is becoming clearer: AML expectations are moving toward tighter, more standardised and more sector-aware oversight. That affects onboarding flows, transaction monitoring and the quality of internal controls long before enforcement headlines hit.
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For a Finnish-language operational summary of the same pressure, see Kerroinkuningas.