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Slovakia Warns Gambling Operators to Complete goAML Registration by November 30

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Altay Celikkaya

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Updated: 02/11/26

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Slovakia’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (ÚRHH) has reminded licensed gambling operators to complete their registration with the country’s goAML system by 30 November 2026. The warning, issued on 2 November, follows amendments to Slovakia’s anti-money laundering (AML) legislation that introduced mandatory registration for all gambling operators.

The regulator emphasised that submitting an application is not sufficient. Operators must obtain approval from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) before the deadline, or risk administrative penalties for non-compliance.

Regulation & Compliance

Key Takeaways From Slovakia's goAML Registration Warning

Gambling operators established before 1 June 2026 must complete goAML registration by 30 November.
The requirement applies regardless of gambling type, revenue or transaction value.
Operators established from 1 June 2026 must register within 30 days of becoming subject to AML obligations.
Registration must receive FIU approval, which may take additional processing time.
Failure to register constitutes an administrative offence under Slovakia’s amended AML legislation.

New AML Requirements Apply Across Gambling Operations

According to the official ÚRHH announcement, the requirement stems from Act No. 73/2026, which amended Slovakia’s AML legislation effective 1 June 2026.

Previously, gambling operators were required to maintain secure communication channels with the FIU, while goAML registration was mainly associated with reporting unusual transactions.

The amendment makes registration a separate legal obligation for all qualifying operators, including businesses holding individual gambling licences and those operating under general licences.

Unlike requirements linked to transaction thresholds, the registration obligation applies regardless of an operator’s turnover or the value of individual transactions.

FIU Approval Required Before November Deadline

ÚRHH has warned operators not to wait until the final days of November to submit their applications.

The regulator said:

The AML Act requires registration, not merely submitting an application.

Slovakia’s Financial Intelligence Unit must review and approve applications, and approval is not immediate.

Operators established before 1 June have until 30 November to complete registration. Businesses becoming gambling operators on or after that date must register within 30 days.

The regulator has directed businesses to the Ministry of Interior’s official goAML guidance for registration instructions.

What the Deadline Means for iGaming Operators

The warning adds another immediate compliance requirement for operators navigating increasingly detailed AML obligations across European gambling markets.

Recent developments include Sweden’s review of gambling-related AML sanctions and the UK’s £900,000 regulatory settlement with L & L Europe.

Similarly, the UK Gambling Commission’s £5 million casino compliance settlement highlights the potential financial consequences of inadequate controls.

For operators active in Slovakia, confirming registration status, reviewing supporting documentation and allowing sufficient time for FIU approval should now be immediate compliance priorities.

The 30 November deadline does not introduce an entirely new AML framework. Instead, it marks the end of the transitional registration period for operators already active before the June amendments took effect.