by Michael Bolcerek

To support responsible gaming and address the most recent requirements of the United Kingdom (UK) Gambling Commission, UK licensed operators must conduct vulnerability checks for UK players. This effort first starts upon the net deposit of £150 by a UK player, and, based upon the financial capabilities of that person, a deposit limit is set, and restrictions are put in place. The process can be done at deposit or in conjunction with a KYC or identity verification at onboarding. This limit was previously set at £500, but the new threshold of £150 is set to go into effect February 28, 2025, for operators to do a lighter version of vulnerability checks in place. This requirement will, in practice, cover roughly 20 percent of players in any one month.

Accordingly, to simplify the process, the most effective way is to assess at onboarding, therefore addressing vulnerability checks up front. Should there be any issue with the qualifications of the player for such levels of deposit, one can assess deposit limits and more appropriately manage the relationship with the client. In this way, iGaming operators can address their social responsibility and promote a long-term relationship with the player without harm.

Integrity’s technology enables real-time customer identity validation and age verification while meeting compliance standards. Since 2001, Integrity has focused on the highest levels of KYC, identity verification, and preventing underage access. Integrity provides this real-time verification in sectors such as Financial Services, iGaming, crypto, tobacco, alcohol, and adult entertainment.

If you’d like to discuss the UK Gambling Commission’s new vulnerability check requirements or want to learn more about how Integrity can work for your organization, feel free to send me an email at [email protected].