Auditors will assess whether the casinos are appropriately monitoring customers, doing risk assessments and ensuring enough oversight of anti-financial crime programs. The watchdog identified "potential gaps and deficiencies" in the operators' anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls, risks and oversight. Two casinos in northern Australia found at high risk of being used for money laundering have been ordered to undertake an external audit. Effective AML/CTF programs require robust risk assessment, engaged leadership, ongoing staff training, and a culture of vigilance.