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How casinos check players' ages and identities
Why Verification (KYC/age-verification)
The goal is to allow only adult and legitimate users to play, as well as to protect the payment system from fraud and money laundering. Without KYC, the licensed operator will not be able to:- confirm age (18 +/21 + by law of jurisdiction);
- make sure that the person is real (not a "fake" account, not a stolen document);
- check risks (sanctions, PEP, negative media);
- compare the owner of the payment method and account.
What the check consists of: 7 levels
1) Identification (ID)
Documents: passport/ID card/driver's license, in some countries - resident card.
Checks: MRZ/barcode recognition, image integrity, field matching (name, date of birth), photoshop traps.
2) Proof of age
Automatically checks the date of birth from the document.
Additionally, age registries/age verification providers in countries where they are available.
3) Biometrics and liveness
Selfie comparison of a face with a photo in a document (face match).
Liveness test: micro movements, "3D mask," pupil reaction - to exclude photos/videos/Deepfake.
Anti-spoofing (screen flickering, glare, "paper printouts").
4) Address confirmation (PoA)
Utility bill/bank statement/tax letter for the last 3 months (in most licenses).
Comparison of full name and address; reading seals, watermarks, PDF metadata.
5) Payment methods
The card/wallet/account must belong to the same person: partial card masking (PAN), selfies with the card are unacceptable for many regulators - instead, micro-lists, 3-DS and personal statements are used.
For cryptocurrencies: address binding (address signature, trial transaction), online screening (sanctions, mixers, hack tags), wallet age.
6) Sanctions/REP/address media
Reconciliation on sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP) and negative publications.
In case of coincidence - enhanced verification (EDD): source of funds/wealth, additional references.
7) Continuous monitoring
Sanctions rescreening and PEP on schedule.
Triggers: a sharp increase in deposits, many cancellations of conclusions, night marathons - can cause re-verification.
What It Looks Like for a Player: A 10-Step Path
1. Create an account → e-mail/phone.
2. Indication of full name, date of birth, address (as in the document).
3. Loading ID (photo/scan, both sides if necessary).
4. Selfies and liveness in the app/browser.
5. Loading PoA (if required during onboarding phase).
6. Linking the payment method (card/account/crypto-address).
7. Auto-verification (seconds-minutes) → verified status or request for additional data.
8. At the first conclusions - re-confirmation of the method/address.
9. When increasing limits/VIP - EDD (additional questions, SoF/SoW).
10. Periodic rescreening or one-time update of documents at the expiration of the term.
Technology and anti-fraud
OCR/NFC: reading data from the eID chip (if supported) increases reliability.
Device-fingerprint: device/browser fingerprint for catching "farms" and multi-accounts.
Geolocation/IP/ASN: comparison of claimed address, IP country and card/bank BIN.
Online analytics: risk scoring of addresses; automatic units of mixers and "hot" clusters.
Real-time solutions: risk model before admission to the game/output, "soft" locks until KYC is completed.
When asked for additional documents (EDD cases)
Large deposits/winnings;- Mismatch of address/country/payment method;
- Matches for sanctions/REP/address media;
Atypical behavior (immediately after registration - large amounts, "bay-withdrawal").
What can be requested: bank statement, employer's certificate, tax form, contract for address (rent/mortgage), confirmation of wallet ownership (crypto-message-sign).
Privacy and data storage
Licensed operators shall:- collect the minimum data required for KYC/AML/RG;
- store in encrypted form, access by roles;
- limit the shelf life (usually 5-7 years under financial laws);
- not to transfer to third parties without legal grounds;
- notify of leaks and ensure access/removal rights (where applicable).
How to speed up verification: player checklist
Data match. The name/address in the profile is strictly as in the document.
Photo quality. No crop, no glare/shadows; entire document; PoA - full name, address, date are visible.
Relevance of PoA. Not older than 90 days (unless otherwise stated).
Your device and network. Avoid VPN/proxy; autofocus camera for liveness.
Personal payment method. Card/account/wallet in your name; do not use "other people's" details.
Errors causing applications to be rejected
Different spellings of the name (Latin/Cyrillic, translit), incorrect date of birth.
Screenshots instead of PDF originals/PoA scans, cropped document corners.
Strong retouching/filters, glasses/mask on selfies, low lighting.
VPN/geo-discrepancies with the declared address.
Payment method in the name of another person.
What the operator does if you are underage or the document is fake
Instant blocking of account and funds (according to license rules).
Message to the regulator/payment providers (in severe cases - to law enforcement officers).
Blacklists by device/mail/phone/payment tokens.
Frame for operators: KYC gold standard
1. KYC providers with NFC chip support and strong liveness.
2. KYC step-up policy: fast onboarding-KYC + EDD by triggers.
3. Comparison akkaunt↔platyozhnyy method, prohibition of third parties.
4. Online screening and Travel Rule for crypto payments.
5. WORM-solution logs, XAI-explanations on automatic failures.
6. RG bundle: if KYC/AML triggers coincide with behavioral ones, apply "soft" limits.
7. UX tips: verification progress bar, list of valid documents by country, SLA and live chat.
Mini-FAQ
Can I play without KYC?
Usually - yes, before the deposit/certain limit. But withdrawing and raising limits would require KYC.
Why confirm an address if I have already sent a passport?
The address is needed for tax/regulatory purposes and geo-availability of the product.
Why don't they take selfies with a map?
Due to the risks of leakage of details. Statements/mini-deposits and 3-DS proof are used.
Is it possible to pass KYC on the passport of another country?
Yes, if the operator admits non-residents and the document is valid; the address is still confirmed by the current PoA.
If I change my address/last name?
Update your profile and upload confirmations (PoA/marriage certificate/authority decision) - otherwise there may be delays in payments.
Age and personality checks are not "bureaucracy for show," but the key to protecting players, honest payments and legality. A licensed casino combines fast UX onboarding, strong biometrics and liveness, payment and online checks, and takes care of your data. A player who has prepared the correct documents and uses personal payment methods passes KYC quickly and without unnecessary nerves.