The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT), led by its Director General, is participating in a national workshop to strengthen the country’s preparations for the Third-Round Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

The workshop was officially opened by Deputy Minister for Finance, Hon. Eng. Mshamu Ali Munde, who represented the Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar. It is organized by the National Multi-Disciplinary Committee on AML/CFT in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

The gathering brings together representatives from various government institutions to assess and strengthen Tanzania’s readiness for the upcoming mutual evaluation.

The gaming sector is among the industries subject to scrutiny because of its potential exposure to money laundering and other financial crimes. As the regulator responsible for overseeing gaming activities in Tanzania, GBT is mandated to ensure that operators comply with applicable laws and regulations and implement appropriate measures to identify and manage financial crime risks.

GBT’s participation in the workshop forms part of broader national efforts to strengthen coordination among institutions responsible for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. It also provides an opportunity for the Board to exchange knowledge and improve collaboration with other relevant authorities.

The Gaming Board reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory oversight of the gaming industry and working with relevant institutions to promote compliance, transparency and the integrity of Tanzania’s financial system.