Chevron Group's experts analysed the timelines and new requirements that will be imposed by the
European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), highlighting how these
requirements will shape the adaptation roadmap for operators in the coming
months.
During the session, the association presented a new workgroup to foster coordination and the exchange of best practices regarding the prevention of money laundering.
AMLA and the New European Anti‑Money Laundering Framework:
What Gaming Operators Need to Know
On the 9th April 2026, The Spanish Digital Gaming Association (Jdigital) hosted a webinar delivered by experts from Chevron Group to help online operators prepare for the paths introduced by the new European anti-money laundering rules and the creation of AMLA (Anti-Money Laundering Authority).
The session featured Sander Hoogendoorn, technical compliance consultant and head of Chevron Group Spain; Thees Buschmann, AML consultant at Chevron Group; and Nikolas Lotz, Chief Operations Officer of Chevron, who offered a practical and updated view of the impact this new regulatory framework will have on operators active in Spain and Malta.
The launch of
AMLA represents a structural change in the coordination and supervision of
compliance with the Regulation on the Prevention of Money Laundering and
Terrorist Financing (AMLR) across the European Union, strengthening regulatory
expectations and control mechanisms. For online gaming operators, this new
environment means greater compliance demands, new operational obligations, and
more consistent scrutiny across Europe.
Understanding AMLA and the New European AML Framework with Chevron Group
The event began with a clear presentation of the new framework of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority and the implications it will have for the European regulatory architecture. Chevron Group’s experts then laid out the milestones and deadlines that will shape adaptation to the new regulation, highlighting 2026 as a critical year of preparation before the AMLR applies in July 2027.
In addition, the webinar explored how AMLA and the AMLR Regulation will transform governance, risk management, and supervisory expectations for regulated operators. Chevron Group’s experts also drew on their technical expertise to analyze key challenges such as group-level AML governance, stronger KYC processes, transaction monitoring, and the implementation of auditable, risk-based control frameworks.
Supporting Gaming Operators Through the AMLA Transition
To close the session, the new workgroup on anti-money laundering, promoted by Jdigital, was introduced. It is designed to address specific AMLA-related issues with the goal of supporting organizations throughout their adaptation process.
Jorge Hinojosa, General Manager of Jdigital, said: “Through this working group, we hope to provide a stable framework for sector coordination and technical preparation for the regulatory changes that will be rolled out in the coming years. We thank Chevron for its contribution in launching this process and for offering our members such a detailed analysis at a key moment for the sector.”
With this seminar, Jdigital together with Chevron Group reinforces its commitment to supporting and protecting the interests of the stakeholders in this sector, whether users or gaming operators, and to ensuring that operators comply with their obligations.
About Jdigital:
Jdigital, the Spanish Digital Gaming Association, is a non-profit organization representing more than 80% of licensed online gaming operators in Spain. Its mission is to promote safe and responsible environments and conditions for the development of digital gaming as a form of responsible entertainment. To that end, the association works to achieve balanced and competitive regulation that allows for the development of an open, secure market aligned with the activity of e-commerce and the internet, while protecting the interests of the stakeholders involved in this sector, whether users or gaming operators, and ensuring that operators comply with their obligations. For more information: www.jdigital.es
Contact details:
T: (+34) 656768393
About Chevron Group:
Chevron Group is a consulting company operating globally in the fields of regulatory compliance and risk management. From its offices in Germany, Malta, Italy, and Spain, it offers clients a wide range of consulting and managed services in areas such as data protection, anti-money laundering, artificial intelligence compliance, licensing, and more. Chevron Group’s services also include sharing its expertise through in-person compliance training and eLearning courses. For additional information contact us directly.
Contact details:
T: (+34) 691951580