I think at that time mortgage companies were getting this information from your bank statement that you have to supply. So from that time I have used a separate prepaid card for my gambling. I know that pokerstars etc don't use their main name on your bank account but it doesn't need Einstein to know what other names they use.
Prepaid cards are easy to get and so far I have had no problems with it. I also like it for everyday use as I know that if it got stolen or I was a victim of fraud then they can only take the £500 or so I keep on it. Just keep getting cash out from your bank account and then I use the Post Office to top up the prepaid card.
I had this problem some time ago.I think at that time mortgage companies were getting this information from your bank statement that you have to supply. So from that time I have used a separate prepaid card for my gambling. I know that pokerstars et