What documents are requested by regulated casinos under KYC

1. What KYC is and why it is needed

KYC (Know Your Customer) is a mandatory player identity verification procedure established by regulators to prevent fraud, money laundering and underage gambling. Licensed casinos are required to collect and verify documents before the first major payout or in suspicious transactions.

2. KYC stages in regulated casinos

1. Document collection - the player uploads scans or photos.
2. Authentication - automatic and/or manual data verification.
3. Confirmation or request for additional information - in case of inconsistencies.
4. Final approval - after which withdrawal of funds without restrictions is available.

3. ID Verification Documents

Regulated casinos require a document with a photo and date of birth:
  • Passport (domestic or foreign).
  • Driver's license.
  • National identity card (ID card).
  • In some cases - immigration or residence documents.

Requirements:
  • High quality photo, without glare and cropping.
  • All corners of the document are visible.
  • The data matches the registration on the site.

4. Proof of Address Documents

Need a document issued within the last 3 months:
  • Utility bill (gas, electricity, internet).
  • Bank statement.
  • Letter from a government body.
  • Tax notice.

Requirements:
  • The player's full name and address.
  • Date of issue of the document.
  • Match the registered address.

5. Source of Funds documents

Requested in cases of large deposits, suspicious activity or for players with high turnover:
  • Bank statements indicating incoming funds.
  • Property sale agreement.
  • Proof of earnings (certificate from the employer, tax returns).
  • Evidence of winnings at other licensed casinos.

6. Why KYC in regulated casinos is safe

Data transfer is carried out via SSL encryption.
Storage in accordance with personal data protection laws (GDPR, Privacy Act).
Only authorized employees have access to documents.

7. What happens if you don't pass KYC

Block withdrawals.
Freeze your account until verification is complete.
In rare cases - deposit refund and account closure.

8. Result

The KYC procedure in regulated casinos is a mandatory stage that protects players and the platform itself from scammers. It is important for Australian users to prepare a full package of documents in advance to avoid delays in payments.