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I've just had the email too and filled in the relevent information.
I'm still laughing at the option that said pocket money. I'm 29 not 9
I ticked that for the lolz

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I've just had the email too and filled in the relevent information.
I'm still laughing at the option that said pocket money. I'm 29 not 9

I just got the dreaded source of wealth request as well. And I completed the form. But it hasn't asked me for any documents just yet. It basically just asked me some questions. I can not deposit atm it has blocked them.
Not happy what so ever!
Can I ask others how long it has taken for them to approve once you filled the form in and or if they ask for documents? to them unblock your account and you can then deposit and play again?
Thanks
Filled the form in about 10 pm last night no documents submitted. Got an email back at 11.30pm saying Thank you for concluding the security check at Videoslots.com
Your Source of Funds document has now been verified.
So took just over an hour on a Friday night if thats any help to you.

Filling in the source of wealth is easy, I was verified within 5 minutes.
When it comes to to the proof of declaration which is the next part, now thats up to you.
Go back to the beginning of this thread and look at what your going to get next.
Good luck
My account has always had the bit to verify bank account.i just checked my VS account they request to verify my bank account?
While i never use my bank account depositing only have used Neteller .... weird if you ask me...
It would be very useful to know what levels of deposits/withdrawals you guys are making which triggered the spanish inquesition ( no one expects them lol).
Seriously, I am not making any deposits until this situation is sorted out and we know where we stand as there is no way I will submit any proof and
would rather pack up gambling then worrying whether the next deposit/withdrawal will trigger the request
But deposit levels are irrelevant.
Surely it is the way that is being played that should be looked at when it comes to money laundering (the act that applies, not responsible gambling stuff). Do you only turn your deposit over one time and then withdraw? Do you cover most of the roulette table with a bet and then withdraw? Stuff such as that.
Me, I deposit and lose most of the time. My loss at VS since December is over £4k. Great way to launder money - not!!!
(assuming your deposits haven't been £50k+)Exactly, low risk bets, fast withdrawals etc 'could' be an indication of money laundering, and would expect a SOW request if your playing style was like that, If you are playing high risk bets (slots for example) then I would suggest you are unlikely to be money laundering. Obviously there will be other trigger behaviours too though, but a loss of £4k in just over a month would suggest you aren't very good at your job if you are cleaning money(assuming your deposits haven't been £50k+)
People should question the validity of the requests, and don't accept the 'we can't talk about this it's against the law' excuses.
What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty? This whole exercise by Videoslots is the opposite. You are no longer welcome to play with us until you can prove you are not a criminal. Yeah cheers for that!
This is the same approach that was chosen in the GDPR. When it comes to data protection, the DP controller is kinda presumed guilty unless they can prove adequate measures to protect data (of data subjects) are in place, i.e. they must be able to demonstrate compliance. In the AML legal framework the same seems to apply to customers, they need to be able to prove their wealth/funds are not from illegal sources. Of course the operators have to demonstrate AML compliance as well, but the burden in this one has been placed heavily on the customer.
In case of VS, if UK customers are getting hammered with SOW request by default rather than applied on a case to case basis, I'd guess the UKGC has informed licensees of these requirements. And some casinos are taking these on face value rather than analysing what they actually mean. AMLD4 requirements are not meant to be used as a tool to issue blanket SOW requests.



Happily checked my emails this morning to see that I have now received the SoW request
Average deposit of £25, 3-4 times per week (may change slightly if luck has been in as VS or elsewhere but not by much)
Now the form isn't a problem, Completed it with 100% honesty and if that's it then all good.
I just hope, as I've numerously (in general) suggested that this 4th directive is not misinterpreted by operators.
Sure, If I suddenly start chucking in multiple deposits of £250 daily then ask for proof but if my 'pattern' doesn't change drastically then I think that should be the end of it for me and all the low rollers out there.
I mean seriously, who would launder 'pennies' at a time, I'd be dead and buried and long forgotten by the time my dosh was 'clean'.
As I say no problem with the form.

Well it is now crystal clear that this request has been sent to ALL of their UK customers.
That is surely not what this act is about.
Still no answer from Dan.

And just curious...What about the gamblers who use their credit cards to fund their accounts....will they be asking for credit card statements....and then label them problem gamblers and close their accounts...or does a credit card qualify as a source of wealth...

Just scanned through the AML4 directive,its bloody massive and makes me understand a little better why VS are dealing with this as they are.
Asking for as much information from as many customers is probably the easiest way to ensure that that they are complying with their obligations
to the best of their ability.Does not alter the fact that a lot of people (me included) are going to view this as an extreme invasion of privacy.
To think we are paying the EU billions to churn out this stuff,worlds gone mad.
I have been unable to deposit to Videoslots for about 3-4 months now - no explanation from them
(Used the same debit card for years).
Got the SOW e-mail yesterday and completed the required info online... STILL pending 12:30pm today
Oh well, if they don't want my money...
KK
Hi KasinoKing,
Have had the Payment team look at this for you and all should have been approved for you.
Br,
Daniel
Well, for the first time in 2 years I've played at another casino today. Got the intial quick fill in form, but 6 hrs later it's still processing so I can't deposit. Hello.....it's the weekend and I want my pound of gambling flesh. So congrats Videoslots on not wanting my money over the 2 days of the week I work less.
Daniel, we would all appreciate it if you could address the concerns raised in this thread.
I sent you a PM yesterday regarding the SOW but have not yet received a reply. Thank you for coming back to me and looking forward to your contribution to this thread, hopefully you can provide us with a more in-depth explanation.
Daniel, we would all appreciate it if you could address the concerns raised in this thread.
I sent you a PM yesterday regarding the SOW but have not yet received a reply. Thank you for coming back to me and looking forward to your contribution to this thread, hopefully you can provide us with a more in-depth explanation.
Daniel, we would all appreciate it if you could address the concerns raised in this thread.
I sent you a PM yesterday regarding the SOW but have not yet received a reply. Thank you for coming back to me and looking forward to your contribution to this thread, hopefully you can provide us with a more in-depth explanation.
i just checked my VS account they request to verify my bank account?
While i never use my bank account depositing only have used Neteller .... weird if you ask me...
So far from what I am reading, it looks like it is being done when people are making withdrawls? I hope that isn't the case Dan. I see the need of it being done..truly I do, but do it at a time that doesnt leave people scrambling to get their money.Hi all,
We do understand that this is sensitive information and that many customer will not want to share this information. But it’s not much we can do about it.
Accordingly with the instruction we have received from our regulators, we need to check source of wealth both for AML but also for Responsible Gambling to determine if customer affords to spend what they do in our casino and funds are legit.
It has been made very clear to us and a couple of other operators, that if we don’t increase our checks, we will risk losing our licence. When the regulators are ready with the current group of casino’s they are targeting, they will start with the next one until everyone comply.
Please feel free to contact us if there are any questions, we will do our best to help out and make this as effective as possible.
Br,
Daniel
Hi bebo67,So far from what I am reading, it looks like it is being done when people are making withdrawls? I hope that isn't the case Dan. I see the need of it being done..truly I do, but do it at a time that doesnt leave people scrambling to get their money.
Hi all,
I do understand that you all have questions when it comes to this.
We do not only request this data for AML, but also for Responsible Gambling, to ensure that players only gambles for what he or she can afford.
We have rolled out this new system in UK after a call with the UKGC where they urge us to improve our checks on UK players and make sure they dont gamble for more than they afford and also to make sure funds are legit accordlingly with the EU's 4th directive.
Similar systems will be rolled out on other markets accordingly with thier regulatory requirements.
I and our support will do our best to help you all out if you have any questions and we are trying to process the documents we get as quick as possible. Our team are working around the clock right now doing this.
Br,
Daniel
Hi all,
I do understand that you all have questions when it comes to this.
We do not only request this data for AML, but also for Responsible Gambling, to ensure that players only gambles for what he or she can afford.
We have rolled out this new system in UK after a call with the UKGC where they urge us to improve our checks on UK players and make sure they dont gamble for more than they afford and also to make sure funds are legit accordlingly with the EU's 4th directive.
Similar systems will be rolled out on other markets accordingly with thier regulatory requirements.
I and our support will do our best to help you all out if you have any questions and we are trying to process the documents we get as quick as possible. Our team are working around the clock right now doing this.
Br,
Daniel
But seriously all of this is stupid and here the u.k. was the greatest place in the world for gambling and thought it was better over there for government but it sounds like here in Canada just stupidity,lol.