Gambling has been found to involve the risk of money laundering both at the international and national level. The risk of financing of terrorism has been found to be considerably lower in gambling than the risk of money laundering. Gambling and gambling operations can be exploited for example to conceal the origin of funds gained from illegal operations, or for the purpose of storing funds originating from illegal operations. It is important that the risks of misuse are taken into account in gambling operations and actively prevented, controlled and intervened with. Efficient prevention of money laundering and the financing of terrorism in all sectors is in the best interests of the society as a whole.