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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Chris Wilson

Gambling Commission voices concerns over identity verification shortfalls

Teh UKGC found processing issues with third-party ID verification providers -

The Gambling Commission has flagged concerns over gaps in the identity verification process used by different gambling operators in the UK, emphasising shortfalls in the process itself and problems with third-party verification providers.

The UK gambling regulator undertook a financial risk assessment pilot scheme between 2024 and 2025, and found that a small proportion of customers could not be matched by credit reference agencies, reports iGaming News.

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