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Isle of Man updates AML guidance for gambling operators

The Gambling Supervision Commission’s revised guidance adds detail on B2B relationships, group structures, beneficial ownership and risk-based controls while leaving the underlying Code unchanged.

November 12, 2026 3 min read

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has issued updated AML/CFT/CPF guidance for gambling operators, reflecting the island’s 2025/2026 National Risk Assessments.

The regulator says the underlying Code requirements have not changed.

Areas receiving additional detail

The guidance clarifies the risk-based approach to wider business relationships, B2B arrangements, group structures, customer risks and beneficial ownership. It also refreshes material on business and technology risk assessments, identity verification, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, payments, transaction monitoring, sanctions, reporting and staff training.

Operators should review existing frameworks against the revised guidance and document any necessary changes. The Commission has also signalled updates to related guidance for software suppliers and other licence holders.

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