AML Policy
Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policy
1. Introduction
3-102-940062 SRL (“LuckyAnon” or the “Company”) is a Costa Rican company with its registered office located at Provincia de Puntarenas 06, Canton 11, Garabito, Jaco, 61101, Costa Rica. It operates the online casino www.luckyanon.com under gaming license issued by the Anjoan Gaming Authority.
This policy (the “AML Policy”) sets out LuckyAnon's approach to preventing and countering Money Laundering (“ML”) and Terrorist Financing (“TF”). In developing this policy, LuckyAnon has considered international AML and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“CFT”) standards and best practices for the gaming sector.
LuckyAnon acknowledges that its products and services are at risk from individuals or groups seeking to launder criminal proceeds or facilitate funds designated for the financing of terrorism. As such, LuckyAnon is committed to fostering and promoting a compliance culture throughout the company which highlights the importance of preventing ML and TF.
2. Policy Statement and Objectives
LuckyAnon prohibits the use of its products and services for any form of illicit activity, including ML, TF and sanctions violations, and is committed to following global best practices in guarding against such use. Those best practices include:
- Adopting a written policy, and procedures and controls, reasonably designed to guard against ML, TF and sanctions violations;
- Designating a compliance officer to oversee the implementation of the policy, procedures and controls;
- Providing appropriate education and training to relevant personnel; and
- Conducting independent reviews, monitoring and maintenance of the policy, procedures and controls.
The objectives of this AML Policy are to set out the main procedures, systems, and controls LuckyAnon has implemented to follow the above best practices, and in particular to prevent and detect ML and TF.
3. Chief Compliance Officer
LuckyAnon has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), who is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the AML Policy. The CCO's duties also include developing AML initiatives, working with other stakeholders to revise the AML policy, assessing new regulatory requirements and investigating and reporting potentially suspicious or unusual activity.
The CCO has an independent and direct reporting line to the Board, and will act on his/her own authority. The CCO will be authorized to submit suspicious transaction reports (“STRs”) to the relevant Financial Intelligence Unit without requiring approval to do so.
4. Responsibility of Employees, Directors and Officers
All of LuckyAnon's employees, directors and officers, regardless of their position, are required to comply with this policy, and have a duty to be aware of the need to prevent ML and TF. Should they have reason to believe or suspect that any transaction, or potential transaction, could involve the proceeds of criminal conduct, they must report this to the CCO without delay. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
As the business grows and the number of employees increases, LuckyAnon will ensure that employees are trained to identify and report suspicious activity. LuckyAnon will provide AML training to its employees on a regular basis.
5. Automated Monitoring and Technical Solutions
LuckyAnon employs a range of automated monitoring systems and technical solutions to detect and prevent money laundering while respecting user privacy. Our approach prioritizes technological solutions over intrusive documentation requirements where possible.
5.1. Blockchain Analytics and Transaction Monitoring
LuckyAnon leverages advanced blockchain analytics to monitor transactions without requiring excessive personal information:
- Automated Risk Scoring: Every cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal is automatically risk-scored using blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis. This allows us to detect suspicious patterns without requiring additional customer information in most cases.
- Source of Funds Verification: Our systems automatically analyze the transaction history of deposited funds to identify high-risk sources, including:
- Funds from darknet markets
- Funds from known scams or hacks
- Funds from mixers or tumblers
- Funds from sanctioned entities
- Transaction Pattern Analysis: Our automated systems monitor for suspicious transaction patterns such as:
- Structuring (multiple smaller transactions to avoid detection)
- Rapid deposits and withdrawals with minimal gambling activity
- Unusual betting patterns designed to transfer value between accounts
- Circular fund movements
5.2. Technical Controls and Preventative Measures
LuckyAnon has implemented several technical controls to prevent money laundering:
- IP and Location Verification: Automated systems verify user locations through multiple technical means without requiring proof of address documents. This includes:
- IP address verification
- Time zone consistency checks
- Device fingerprinting
- Geoblocking: Automated systems block access from:
- Prohibited Jurisdictions
- Sanctioned Jurisdictions
- VPN and proxy detection to prevent circumvention
- Anti-Mixing Measures: Our platform automatically detects and blocks:
- Use of anonymity-enhancing technologies
- Certain privacy coins and tokens
- Attempts to obscure transaction trails
- Multi-Account Detection: Technical measures to detect when a single user creates multiple accounts, including:
- Device fingerprinting
- Browser fingerprinting
- Behavioral analytics
5.3. Tiered Risk-Based Approach
Rather than requiring extensive documentation from all users, LuckyAnon employs a tiered, risk-based approach:
- Basic Tier: Email verification only, with automated blockchain analytics and monitoring for low-value accounts
- Elevated Risk Triggers: Automated systems flag accounts for additional verification only when:
- Transaction volumes exceed certain thresholds
- Suspicious transaction patterns are detected
- Blockchain analytics indicate higher-risk source of funds
- Multiple risk indicators are present simultaneously
- Enhanced Due Diligence: Only accounts flagged by our automated systems will be subject to additional verification requirements, which may include verification of identity or source of funds documentation.
5.4. Withdrawal Monitoring
LuckyAnon's systems automatically monitor withdrawals for:
- Destination Analysis: Assessing the risk level of withdrawal destinations
- Withdrawal Pattern Analysis: Detecting unusual withdrawal behaviors that may indicate money laundering
- Blockchain Exit Points: Monitoring withdrawals to exchanges, particularly those with weak AML controls
5.5. Compliance Innovation
LuckyAnon continuously evaluates and implements emerging technologies to improve our AML capabilities while minimizing user friction:
- Privacy-Preserving Verification: Exploring zero-knowledge proof technologies that can verify user eligibility without exposing personal data
- Behavioral Analysis: Using machine learning to detect unusual patterns indicative of money laundering
- Consortium Blockchain Solutions: Participating in industry efforts to share risk intelligence while preserving user privacy
6. Know-Your-Customer Measures
While LuckyAnon prioritizes automated technical measures, in some cases basic KYC measures may be necessary:
- Risk-Based Verification: Documentation is only requested based on risk triggers from our automated systems
- Tiered Approach: Documentation requirements scale with risk level and transaction volume
- Privacy-Focused: Only collecting the minimum information necessary to meet compliance obligations
7. Reporting
If a customer is identified as being on a sanctions list, or linked to ML or TF or other criminal activities, LuckyAnon will make an appropriate report to the relevant Financial Intelligence Unit.
8. Compliance Review and Improvement
LuckyAnon regularly reviews and enhances its technical solutions and monitoring systems to:
- Adapt to new money laundering techniques
- Incorporate advancements in blockchain analytics
- Reduce false positives that might impact legitimate users
- Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards
This policy will be reviewed and updated as necessary to maintain effectiveness while balancing regulatory compliance with user experience.
For AML-related inquiries, contact: support@luckyanon.com