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Fallen Angel
13 Mar 14 16:05
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My friend has had a number of wagers on ante-post markets for Cheltenham which have resulted in a fairly significant 4 figure win. The bookmaker in question are questioning the validity of his bets. He has been asked to provide additional passport ID, utility bill. Was looking to understand how others have dealt with these problems, if anyone has had a similar issue that needed to be taken further did they involve IBAS at all or go straight to legal measures?
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Report Graeme83 March 13, 2014 3:11 PM GMT
Laugh @ the thread title. He will be alright. Once he provides the proof, they will pay out.
Report StewB March 13, 2014 3:28 PM GMT
I bet they wouldnt ask for ID if he had lost, ur friend should ask the bookmaker for HIS id  !!!!
Report unclepuncle March 13, 2014 3:34 PM GMT
Why doesn't your friend just provide the ID requested ?
Report Mr Eboue March 13, 2014 3:37 PM GMT
Because he's 15 years old probably!
Report unclepuncle March 13, 2014 3:38 PM GMT
Laugh
Report Fallen Angel March 13, 2014 4:25 PM GMT
He's going to. Might be just AML considerations.
Report judorick March 13, 2014 4:27 PM GMT
yes it's to protect themselves

the law is they have to be able to prove who their customer is if asked by AML agents
Report Fallen Angel March 13, 2014 4:50 PM GMT
Yeah I might be over-reacting. Hopefully nothing
Report bigH March 13, 2014 4:52 PM GMT
£10,000 limit before AML kicks in, so presumbly won more than that
Report judorick March 13, 2014 5:36 PM GMT
maybe so

but the point is they are wanting to comply with the regulations that affect them

and not specifically wanting to know the details of the punter
Report Tucho March 13, 2014 6:27 PM GMT
why do they never ask for ID when you sign up though if they are that bothered?

they can't pay out incase you are using a stolen identity, but they're happy to let you sign up, gamble and lose money to them with stolen money? Plain
Report marychain1 March 13, 2014 6:55 PM GMT
Its common to be asked for proof of age when withdrawing for the first time. Scan your passport and attach the pdf to an email and your withdrawal will be immediately processed.
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