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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
James Hicken

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Why do gambling sites ask for bank statements - The Untold Story

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Changes to UK gambling regulations mean bettors face more potential checks than ever before when using betting sites, with operators now able to ask for bank statements from users.

A bank statement request is usually part of a source of funds check, helping a gambling operator establish where money used for betting or gaming has come from. UK operators carry out these checks as part of their regulatory responsibilities, rather than because a customer is necessarily suspected of wrongdoing.

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