Ontario’s alcohol and gaming regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), says the operator of Pickering Casino Resort is facing a $170,000 fine. The regulator alleges the casino failed to identify “high risk” patrons and to report suspicious activity that could indicate money laundering.
According to the AGCO, an audit of Pickering Casino Resort found shortcomings in how Great Canadian Entertainment (the casino operator) monitored customers and escalated concerns related to potential illicit activity. Both outlets report that the fine is linked to these alleged compliance failures, including the requirement to recognize customers who may pose higher risk and to notify the appropriate authorities when suspicious patterns are detected.
The reporting focuses on the regulator’s findings from its audit and the resulting penalty amount. Neither outlet provides additional details about specific incidents or whether the company has appealed the decision.
