CHECKD: GAMING AML MADE SIMPLE
Across the Australian gaming industry, most venues are already well advanced in reviewing and updating their AML/CTF programs ahead of upcoming regulatory milestones.
Policies have been refreshed, risk assessments updated, and compliance frameworks strengthened. The next step for many venues is to ensure those programs translate into clear, practical processes that staff can follow consistently in day-to-day operations.
Although AML programs are designed on paper, they are ultimately carried out on the gaming floor, during busy service periods, high-value payouts, and fast-moving patron interactions.
This is where many venues are now focusing their attention: making sure their operational workflows support the intent of their AML program.
Meet Checkd: Turning AML Processes into Digital Workflows with built-in records on hand for when needed
A strong AML/CTF program sets out the policies and procedures a venue must follow. The challenge for many venues is ensuring those policies are applied consistently by staff during busy operational periods.
This is where digital tools can play an important role.
Checkd by iDU has been developed specifically to support gaming venues with the practical side of AML processes, helping staff verify patron identity, capture required information, and maintain a clear digital record of gaming payouts and associated checks.
Rather than replacing a venue’s AML program, tools like Checkd are designed to support its implementation on the floor, helping ensure the right steps are followed each time a qualifying payout occurs.
Identity at the Centre of the Process
One of the key components of AML compliance is knowing who a patron is.
Checkd draws on iDU’s broader identity capabilities to support this process within the payout workflow.
This includes the ability to:
- Capture patron information directly from government-issued identification.
- Extract key details using OCR technology to reduce manual entry.
- Authenticate identity documents to support confidence that they are genuine.
- Maintain clear digital records of each transaction for reporting and audit purposes.
By placing identity verification at the centre of the payout workflow, venues can simplify staff processes while maintaining consistent records.
Supporting Venues, Not Replacing Existing Processes
For most venues, the focus is not on starting from scratch; it’s about strengthening existing AML processes so they work reliably in practice.
Checkd’s digital workflows can help by:
- Reducing reliance on paper-based payout processes.
- Standardising how transactions are recorded across shifts and teams.
- Providing management with real-time visibility of payout activity.
- Supporting consistent record keeping for reporting and audits.
The objective is not simply to introduce new technology, but to make gaming payout processes easier for staff to follow and easier for venues to manage.
Test Your Venue’s AML Readiness
As venues continue preparing for the upcoming AML reform milestones, many are taking the opportunity to review how well their current processes support their AML programs in practice.
To assist with this, iDU has developed a short AML readiness assessment designed specifically for gaming venues.
The assessment walks through key operational areas such as:
- Identity verification during payouts.
- Record keeping and documentation workflows.
- Staff processes for handling large transactions.
- Visibility and oversight of payout activity.
It provides venues with a quick way to evaluate how their current processes align with the operational requirements of modern AML programs.
Take the AML Readiness Assessment to see how your venue’s current processes stack up.
