{"id":788083,"date":"2026-07-08T11:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/788083\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:16:28","slug":"casino-operator-fined-170k-after-failing-to-report-potential-money-laundering-agco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/788083\/","title":{"rendered":"Casino operator fined $170k after failing to report potential money laundering: AGCO"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ontario\u2019s alcohol and gaming regulator says the operator of Pickering Casino Resort is facing a $170,000 fine after failing to identify \u201chigh risk\u201d patrons and report suspicious activity, including possible signs of money laundering.<\/p>\n

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says an audit of Pickering Casino Resort showed Great Canadian Entertainment failed to \u201cproperly assess and track high-risk patrons that were not subject to required enhanced scrutiny.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The AGCO says the audit also found that mandatory suspicious transaction reports weren\u2019t filed in multiple cases where patrons showed indicators of potential money laundering.<\/p>\n

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It says it issued $170,000 in penalties after the company failed to have measures in place to identify unlawful activities, including suspected laundering.<\/p>\n

Great Canadian Entertainment did not immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n

The regulator says the company has 15 days to appeal the decision.<\/p>\n

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