A B.C. man lost his lawsuit against casino cash deposit rules, as the court upheld the policy to prevent money laundering.

A British Columbia man, Ali Ghotaymi, lost his court challenge against B.C. Lottery and Gaming Corporation rules requiring proof of cash source for large casino deposits. The B.C. Supreme Court upheld the policy, citing a 2022 inquiry that found nearly $1.2 billion in large cash transactions at B.C. casinos between 2000 and 2014, raising money laundering concerns. Though Ghotaymi never exceeded $10,000 per transaction and had no criminal record, the BCLC imposed restrictions after 29 cash deposits over 2½ years, including multiple $9,000 bets. The court ruled the conditions were reasonable, not stigmatizing, and aligned with federal anti-money-laundering laws, allowing alternative payment methods.