ALH Clubs Could Be In Trouble For Money Laundering

Compared to casinos, pokie clubs are safer venues where minimal crime occurs. While money laundering is a major concern for casino operators, pub and club owners are worried that this crime could take place in their venues. However, several ALH Group pokie clubs are now under investigated for the roles they played in money laundering scandals.

Six pokie venues owned by ALH Group have come under fire for allowing money laundering crimes to take place. It has been discovered that employees have allowed patrons to take part in cheque-buying, in which they sell their cash out tickets to other players for a lower price. This is a common practice for money launderers.

Dozens of employees have been laid off for the roles that they played in allowing money laundering to take place at the venues. Some former staff members claim that their managers instructed them to turn a blind eye to the illegal activity; others received generous ‘tips’ from patrons.

This is an increasingly important issue among Australian gambling venues. Authorities will have to keep an eye on pubs, clubs and casinos to ensure that money laundering is not taking place on the gaming floor.