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Originally Posted by unwise
I've seen small leaflets/posters about affordability checks in all London casino's, so it's a definite possibility but I've never been asked personally, I have though heard regs that have come in many days in a row being asked. I've just had a quick look online and it appears that below £1,000, there's no requirement and above is discretionary. So I'd say if you're a recreational player, playing infrequently and buying in for less than £1K, you're not going to be asked.
Intending this to be available as a copy paste because I can’t be bothered to write this out more than once.
There’s a few different things that satisfy the need for a KYC check in casinos in UK. In the eyes of UKGC, poker does not differ from other forms of gambling so is subject to similar constraints.
Frequent Visits: I’ve seen people get picked up on this for as little as 12 visits per month. This is based on times to walk past the reception desk,
not times you play.
Card Usage: When using a debit/credit card (unsure if credit is even allowed anymore) for cash games, or to take money off, they will immediately perform a KYC check, and then ask you to set a daily/monthly limit for your card usage. I’ve heard people not getting KYC’d for tournament buy-ins however.
Drop-Offs: (Deposit users only) There is a variable threshold for the net amount taken off of retail and online deposit. Someone told me it was £50k, but for others it has been different. Your account can be in a winning position, it’s just the action of taking out as cash/chips as that implies gaming volume.
Losing Position: If your account is in a losing position beyond the threshold (this gets lower and lower as legislation gets tighter), they will KYC you immediately, or next time you walk in the door.
High-Risk Group: UKGC has two high-risk groups that I know of, that they really want to protect - students and under-25s. Sometimes they snap KYC you, other times you will be allowed to play to X limit
Online Ban: If restricted by Grosvenor online, you can still use retail deposits and play in-casino. If restricted live, you’ll be restricted in both.
As legislation changes over the coming years, these thresholds will get tighter, and requirement for passing will go up.