Answer in context
A source-of-funds check asks where the money used for gambling came from. It is broader than proving identity and may involve transaction history, wallet ownership or income evidence. The exact request should be proportionate, secure and tied to a documented review.
This guide is educational, not a promise about an individual account. Casino-specific facts belong to dated case files; changing terms and account-level controls must be rechecked before funds are sent.
Identity is not the same as provenance
An identity document links an account to a person. Source-of-funds material explains the origin of a particular pool of money; source of wealth addresses broader accumulated wealth. Wallet ownership is another distinct question. Treating all three as “KYC” hides the scope of the request and the privacy decision the player must make.
Risk triggers are often contextual
Transaction size, rapid movement, inconsistent account details, sanctioned exposure, wallet-screening results or unusual activity can contribute to enhanced review. Public rules rarely disclose a universal threshold. That absence should be labelled unknown rather than converted into a secret fixed number.
Submit safely and preserve the trail
Never send identity or financial documents to an address obtained from an advertisement, social message or unofficial support account. Enter the casino through a verified hostname, confirm the privacy notice and upload route, save submission timestamps and avoid exposing seed phrases or private keys under any circumstances.
From guide to case file
Apply the framework to a named casino.
Search all 91 investigations and open the evidence register for the exact operator. Topic indices show documentation coverage; they are not legal advice, payout guarantees or complaint-rate estimates.
Specific FAQ
Questions this guide is designed to answer.
Can a casino ask for wallet history?
Some risk-based processes may request wallet or transaction evidence; check scope, necessity and secure handling.
Should I send a seed phrase to prove ownership?
Never. A legitimate verification process does not need your seed phrase or private key.
How long can a review take?
There is no universal answer. Use the operator’s published terms and ask for a written status and escalation path.