Compliance Updates
Everything you wanted to know about KYC but were afraid to ask!
Starting your gambling career, you must fulfill some specific conditions when you want to open a personal account. Knowing about this basic requirement for players, you might wonder what’s so special about KYC. In this article, you will get to know everything about casino KYC, such as its meaning, the required documents, and why it is important for your gaming experience.

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What is KYC?
KYC stands for “Know Your Customer.” It’s a process that banks and financial institutions use to verify the identity of their customers to protect themselves from fraud. The process usually involves casino online requesting personal information from customers, such as their name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number. It is deemed the new regulatory checks and balances for the online casino industry.
Why do casinos need KYC?
Casinos are heavily regulated by governments, especially in Portugal, where the regulations require casinos to perform KYC on every single customer account opened with them. This prevents people from using phony identities or bank accounts to try to launder money through the casino online portugal system. Casinos must also report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies, including any suspicious transactions made by customers on their accounts. These also ensure responsible staking from gamers.
What documents are required for KYC verification?
To verify your identity, you will need to provide some documents, your photograph and/or fingerprints.
You can use the information from your passport or ID card as proof of identity (for example, your name, date of birth, and address). Other documents that may be accepted include:
- A utility bill containing your name, address, and telephone number.
- A government-issued document with a photo (such as a driver’s license).
- A bank statement that shows recent transactions or an account statement from a financial institution with details such as name and address.
What happens with my data if I pass KYC in an online casino?
If you pass KYC, the online casino will collect and store your personal data. They’ll use it to verify that your account is yours—that it’s not being used by someone else. This helps them keep their customers safe from fraud and cheating.
Conclusion
KYC, as a tool, forces casinos to give out fair, personalized services to their customers. KYC is vital for the online casino business. With a little bit of due diligence, patience, and a lot of cooperation with your casino customer service team, you should be able to navigate this process successfully. And remember: if you have any questions along the way, don’t take the word of anyone but an actual representative. Instead, try reaching out online or calling customer service. And when in doubt, try asking again.
Compliance Updates
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Selects New Board Chair

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, as its new Board Chair for SIGA’s Board of Directors.
SIGA is a non-profit First Nation gaming operator for seven land-based casinos and the online gaming platform PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan.
Chief Cook-Searson first joined SIGA’s Board of Directors in 2018 and has been a regular SIGA Board member as well as a member of SIGA’s Audit & Finance Committee.
She is serving in her 20th year as Chief of Lac La Ronge Indian Band and has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a graduate diploma in management from Athabasca University. She also holds honorary degrees from the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Chief Cook-Searson replaces outgoing Board Chair former Chief of Muskowekwan First Nation Reginald Bellerose, who has held the Board Chair position since February 4, 2015.
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MGCB Showcases National Leadership on Illegal Gaming Enforcement at 2025 NAGRA Conference

Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) Criminal Investigations Section Manager John Lessnau recently represented the agency at the 2025 North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) Annual Training and Education Conference, held June 2-5 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lessnau presented a featured session titled “Case Study: Tackling the Illegal/Offshore Gaming Market” and facilitated a discussion on how Michigan is setting the standard nationwide in combatting illegal and unregulated gaming operations. His presentation outlined Michigan’s strategic enforcement model and collaborative approach to removing illegal gambling from the state and deterring bad actors from targeting Michigan consumers.
“Michigan is at the forefront of the national conversation on illegal gambling, and we were proud to share how our efforts are making a real impact. We’re leveraging every tool available—from anonymous tip lines and interagency partnerships to direct enforcement and public awareness—to crack down on illegal gaming operations that threaten consumer protection and undermine legal businesses,” MGCB Criminal Investigations Section Manager John Lessnau said.
To date, the MGCB has issued nearly 100 cease-and-desist letters to unauthorized gambling operators—including high-profile offshore websites—and continues to pursue new cases with more enforcement actions expected in the months ahead. These efforts underscore the agency’s commitment to upholding integrity in Michigan’s legal, regulated gaming market.
The MGCB’s aggressive stance on illegal and offshore gambling has drawn national recognition and strengthened its partnerships with regulatory peers across the US.
As part of the NAGRA conference, MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams was honored with the 2025 Excellence in Gaming – Individual Award, recognizing his leadership in expanding responsible gaming outreach and fortifying criminal enforcement efforts. The award reflects the continued success of the MGCB under Williams’ direction and the agency’s role as a model for effective, transparent regulation.
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Wyoming Committee Proposes Tax Rise on Sports Betting

Wyoming lawmakers have proposed to double the sports betting tax rate in the state. That would take it to 20% from 10%.
Since sportsbooks launched in September 2021, the state has collected $3.8 million in taxes on $69 million in sports betting revenue.
The committee also proposed increasing taxes on “skill-based amusement games” to 25% from 20% and the tax on historic horse racing to 2.5% from 1.5%.
Committee Chair Tara Nethercott led the proposals. Nethercott said the state has been “generous to players in this space.”
She also said the state has offered “modest regulation with little oversight.” Nethercott wants to see oversight and revenues that match the industry.
Opponents of the measure said the hikes would harm the solid growth the state’s gambling industry has seen.
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