Player Identity Requirements - Photo ID is Required
There are a number of acceptable forms of ID that you can use for KYC checks and verification at Ontario online casinos. The form of identification you submit must be government issued, valid (in date), include a photo of yourself, and your date of birth[1].
Ontario casinos accept many forms of identification including:
- Ontario driver's licence
- Canadian passport
- Canadian Armed Forces identification card
- Canadian citizenship card
- Secure Indian status card issued by the Government of Canada
- Permanent resident cards issued by the Government of Canada
- Any photo cards issued under the Photo card Act, 2008
- Any valid passport issued by a recognized government authority
All these forms of ID have security features that help to detect forgery or tampering.
You will be required to submit a copy of your ID along with proof of address before you can withdraw any winnings from your account. This is a legal requirement and failure to do so could see your casino account being closed.
Age verification is taken very seriously by the AGCO to prevent minors from gambling. The legal age for gambling in Ontario is 19 years of age or older to play at online casinos.
Other KYC Documents Required For Online Casino Verification
Casinos and sports betting sites with iGaming Ontario licenses must comply with FINTRAC which is the Canadian financial intelligence unit[2]. It is responsible for detecting and preventing money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities.
All AML obligations must also be met and this means that all casinos are required to carry out KYC checks. This means identifying the customer, verifying their true identity, looking at the source of funding, understanding their activities, and monitoring how they play.
Every licensed Ontario casino will have KYC checks. Some sites require identity verification upon registration while others require it prior to withdrawals. ID verification can also affect withdrawal times so it may be completed during registration.
FINTRAC compliance requires that verification must match the personal data (name, address, and date of birth) of players against the trusted Canadian credit bureau data.
Additional documents you will be required to submit include:
- Proof of Address: A utility bill, mobile bill, or rental agreement that has your name and address on it.
- Proof of Payment Method: if you deposit using a credit card, you will need to submit images of the front and back. For e-wallets and online banking, a screenshot showing your name and details is required.
- Source of Funds: For this you can use a recent pay stub or a similar document
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