The AML/CTF landscape shifted in March 2026, and with it, the level of scrutiny on clubs and pubs. AUSTRAC’s focus is sharpening. Expectations around monitoring, reporting and demonstrable compliance are increasing. For venues, that means not just meeting obligations, but being able to clearly show how those obligations are being met in real time.
That’s where the next phase of venue technology is heading, and where Ebet and Cherryhub are focused.
What’s Changed
From March 2026, updated AML/CTF requirements place greater emphasis on:
- Ongoing monitoring of player behaviour
- Timely identification and escalation of risk
- Clear audit trails and incident reporting
- Demonstrable, system-supported compliance processes
At the same time, regulatory attention on pubs and clubs continues to intensify, moving compliance from a back-office function to a frontline operational priority.
Read more about the changes in this article: AUSTRAC AML/CTF 2026 Reforms: What Gaming Venue Managers Need to Know
Where Ebet & Cherryhub Fit
Ebet and Cherryhub are continuing to develop tools within this evolving framework, designed to make compliance not only easier to manage, but easier to demonstrate.
This includes:
- Live monitoring and integrated alerts across Ebet systems and Cherryhub
- End-to-end AML/CTF capability through the Cherryhub x BNDRY integration
- Centralised visibility of player activity, incidents and risk indicators
The focus is to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and give venues a clearer line of sight across compliance activity.
Where AI Adds Value
On top of this, AI-augmented review is beginning to play a practical role. Not as a replacement for human judgment, but as a way to strengthen it. By combining pattern recognition with human context, venues can:
- Identify behaviours that may otherwise go unnoticed
- Prioritise meaningful alerts over noise
- Support more consistent decision-making across teams
The result is a more balanced approach where technology does the heavy lifting, and staff focus on the moments that matter.
This isn’t about adding complexity. It’s about reducing the compliance burden while strengthening your ability to meet, manage and demonstrate your obligations.
Ebet and Cherryhub will continue to evolve these capabilities alongside regulatory change.
In the meantime, lean on us. Ask the hard questions. Bring us the edge cases.
That’s exactly what we’re here for.
Reach out to us at support@ebetsystems.com.au
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