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Asking for proof of ID in a shop

jonnyphant · 2022-06-01 18:46:48

I've seen signs that ID and proof of address must be shown if total returns go over €2k. Anyone had this? Shouldn't the documents really be sent straight to the money laundering authorities, rather than the bookmaker?

01-06-2022 07:46PM

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jonnyphant

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I've seen signs that ID and proof of address must be shown if total returns go over €2k.
Anyone had this?
Shouldn't the documents really be sent straight to the money laundering authorities, rather than the bookmaker?

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#2 01-06-2022 07:55PM

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Yes it happens all the time, it's standard practice. I don't think you've thought through the second part, the bookmakers verifying who they are allowing to play is the only way the system could work. They confirm the ID, they pay the bet. Your system would add several extra steps and also require the money laundering authorities to have hundreds (at least) of extra staff to verify thousands of transactions that are 99% completely legal and of no interest at all to the money laundering authorities.

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