Ontario: Hard Rock subsidiary operating Ottawa casino fined CAD$227,000 for alleged rule violations

Ontario: Hard Rock subsidiary operating Ottawa casino fined CAD$227,000 for alleged rule violations

Article brief provided by CTV News Ottawa
  • Josh Pringle, CTV News Ottawa
July 13, 2022 10:21 PM
  • Josh Pringle, CTV News Ottawa

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has fined the operator of the Rideau Carleton Casino more than $227,000 for dozens of alleged regulatory violations, including “repeatedly” failing to implement, follow and enforce anti-money laundering policies and procedures.

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The casino owners also allegedly advertised to people who had self-excluded from gambling activities, failed to sufficiently protect gaming systems and data from security vulnerabilities, and did not ensure that staff were properly trained, according to the AGCO.

The AGCO conducted an audit of HR Ottawa LP, owned by Hard Rock International, to assess compliance with the AGCO Registrar’s Standards for Gaming…

According to a statement from the AGCO, there are 36 alleged violations by HR Ottawa LP.