Why Do casinos insist on ID if you deposit

[Slotster!]

If you play at a casino, withdraw - and they start to make you jump through hoops - never play there ever again.

Never play at places that are published here as doing the above. Even previously 'reputable' ones. There's a world of choice out there, with casino's that never once ever have a problem.

Never play at places that ask for more than photo ID and a utility bill - once. As long as you send a perfectly legible scan, it's acceptable; do not be conned or convinced otherwise. If you deposit on a specific card or neteller account, then ask for it to be credited back to the exact same place I don't actually think there's need even to provide this ID - I'm *just* about accepting of this as an absolute maximum though.

There are casino's that do not take the piss out of players. Never play at places that do.

[henryVIII]

Casinos also have to make sure that underage players are not playing. .

Then they should check before the gambling starts. otherwise its just a check to make sure no winners are under-age.

[rreevy]

all in all the casinos should make a deal with Neteller to not allow anyone under 21, and there should never be a reason to ask for Id.

I've had a Neteller account since I was 20. I don't think it would be fair to make 21 the minimum age in countries where you can gamble at 18. And Neteller is soooooo much less hassle than a credit card.

Just a thought ;-)

[MarcyW]

Then they should check before the gambling starts. otherwise its just a check to make sure no winners are under-age.

Exactly my point. They don't care at all when you are giving them money. All this concern doesn't come up until it's time to pay out.

[jpsartre]

Seriously, how much action do you think a casino would get if they required new players to send in ID-documents before depositing? It's a completely unrealistic requirement. And after all, there is nothing preventing a player from sending in ID-documents in advance. I've done that several times myself precisely to avoid any delay after a cash-out.