ISJ Holds Training Session to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Efforts in Angola
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) held a training session on March 5, 2026, at the Goya Building in Luanda to align the Angolan gaming market with international best practices for preventing and combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Angola’s anti-money-laundering (AML) risk remains significant, with a 2024 Basel AML Index score of 6.71 on a 0–10 scale, placing the country in the high-risk category. Although this score has slightly improved from 7.03 in 2023, it still reflects ongoing structural challenges in financial transparency, regulatory enforcement, and governance. Key contributing factors include gaps in AML/CFT legal frameworks, weaknesses in oversight and reporting systems, and persistent corruption and political risks, all of which create vulnerabilities for illicit financial flows.
These weaknesses are especially concerning in sectors with large cash movements, such as gambling and sports betting, where unregulated operators and inadequate monitoring can be exploited for money laundering. To address these issues, the ISJ organized this session. Led by Director General Dr. Nerethz Tati, the meeting brought together compliance officers and representatives from gaming operators. Dr. Tati opened the session by outlining the institution’s objectives and reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the gaming sector.
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A key part of the session was the presentation of the National Risk Assessment, which classified the overall risk level of the Angolan gaming sector as high, mainly due to heavy cash usage, with particular emphasis on social and gambling games. To help operators mitigate these risks, the ISJ provided a training panel focused on correcting common errors in regulatory filings, specifically the Questionnaire (QAA) and the Self-Assessment Report (RAA).
The Institute reminded all gaming operators that submitting both the RAA and QAA for the 2025 financial year is mandatory, with the legal deadline set for March 31, 2026. Adhering to this timeline is essential not only for regulatory compliance but also for protecting the reputation of gaming entities and ensuring a transparent, secure gaming environment across the country.
