Europe is moving from broad AML reform toward more practical rule-setting, and the gambling sector is clearly inside that conversation.
AMLA has opened its first consultation package
AMLA said on 12 February 2026 that it had launched its first set of five public consultations, with responses open until 10 April 2026. The package covers topics such as customer due diligence, risk assessment and supervisory cooperation, all of which matter directly for gambling operators working inside the EU regulatory perimeter.
Malta is asking the gaming sector for direct input
Separately, the Malta Gaming Authority has opened a consultation tied to its thematic review of online gaming compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements. The regulator says the exercise is meant to identify sector-specific risks, compliance gaps and best practices.
Why this matters for operators
For casinos and betting brands running through Malta or other EU-facing structures, the signal is straightforward: AML scrutiny is becoming more standardised, more data-driven and more sector-specific. That affects onboarding, affordability checks, risk scoring and internal controls long before any headline enforcement action appears.
Related reading
For a broader English-language market summary of the same regulatory pressure, see OddsRex.