Christchurch Casino fined $5 million for anti-money laundering breaches

Monday 6 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10:12am

In this story High Court, Department of Internal Affairs

A High Court judge has confirmed a $5.06 million penalty for Christchurch Casinos Ltd. The company admitted to seven breaches of anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws. An investigation found the casino failed to properly scrutinise 24 customers involving $56 million in transactions.

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1. StuffMon 6 Oct 2025, 5:25pm

   Judge confirms $5 million penalty for Christchurch Casino (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 7 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Christchurch Casino's $5m anti-money laundering mistakes (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 7 Oct 2025, 10:12am

   'Serious systemic deficiencies': Christchurch Casino fined $5 million (opens in new tab)