Identity verification has long become an integral part of the game at a bookmaker’s office. But she still continues to scare and alienate many potential customers. BET TV will explain why you shouldn’t be afraid of this procedure and why it is needed.
What is the purpose of identity verification at a bookmaker’s office?
Identity confirmation or verification is needed to confirm the age of the bookmaker’s client. Gambling is allowed from the age of 18, and the bookmaker is obliged to make sure that the new client has reached this age.
When the online bookmaker market was just gaining momentum, the players placed bets on the site and received their winnings in the PPP “on hand”. To “withdraw” the winnings, it was required to show the passport to the cashier in order to confirm the age and that the account belongs to you. Over the years, more and more sports betting enthusiasts have gone online, and bookmakers have made it easier for them. Account replenishment and withdrawal of funds are carried out through various payment systems or bank cards online. But for this you need to confirm your identity in the manner prescribed in the bookmaker’s rules.
In addition, with the help of verification, bookmakers try to protect themselves from fraudsters – fans of multi-accounting or playing with surebets.
How is verification carried out in a legal bookmaker?
As online betting evolves, bookmakers are constantly taking steps to accommodate gamblers, making registration and verification easier. Previously, in order to gain access to all the tools of the bookmaker, it was necessary to register and verify not only with the bookmaker, but also in the MCCIS. But in 2019, the law on simplified verification comes into force. Now, to start playing at bets, you just need to have a QIWI wallet with the “professional” status.
By specifying the phone number to which your wallet is linked, when registering with MCCIS and BC, you automatically attach it to your accounts. The system determines the status of your QIWI and gives you access to the ability to place bets.
In most bookmakers you can start playing with the “main” status. True, in this case, you will have restrictions on the limit of the turnover of funds per month, as well as on the amount of deposit and withdrawal. In order to go through full verification of a QIWI wallet, you need to visit the company’s office with documents or pay 300 rubles at any branch of Euroset. In the case of the latter option, you will also need a passport and SNILS / TIN.
Users without a verified wallet will be asked to go through this procedure or verify their identity with the bookmaker. Most do it online, but some continue to insist on the presence of the player in any PPS with a passport.