888’s Middle East VIP gambling accounts suspended as chief departs

Internal review finds best practices not followed in some areas, including anti-money laundering processes

The online gambling company 888 has suspended its VIP customer accounts in the Middle East after an internal review found best practices had not been followed in some areas, including anti-money laundering processes.

888 announced separately that its chief executive, Itai Pazner, was leaving immediately after four years in the top job and more than 20 at the company.