KYC/AML, country restrictions

KYC/AML and country restrictions in betting

A legally sustainable betting business is impossible without strict adherence to the procedures of Know Your Customer and AML (Anti-Money Laundering). These processes provide identification of players, protection against fraud, money laundering and compliance with licensing authorities. At the same time, the platform is obliged to restrict access to users from prohibited jurisdictions, observing geopolitical and legal norms.

What is KYC

KYC (Know Your Customer) is the process of verifying a user's identity.

What does it include	Why do it need it
Passport/ID	Proof of identity and age
Address	Check country of residence
Card/Account	Deposit Source Matching
Selfies	Fake Account Protection

When requested:

• On first withdrawal
• If amount limit is exceeded
• Suspected fraud or multiaccounting

What is AML

AML (Countering Money Laundering) is a system for controlling suspicious transactions:

• Monitoring of large/frequent deposits
• Compare player activity to a typical profile
• Suspending suspicious leads
• Reports to licensing authorities in case of violations
• Storage of the history of financial transactions and documents

Country restrictions (GEO locks)

The platform is obliged to restrict access to the site and functionality from prohibited countries:

Constraint	Implementation Example
IP access blocking	Automatic GEO detection via IP
No registration	The form does not allow you to select a country from the list
Limit payment methods	Turn off local payment systems
Full Account Bypass Ban	VPN Usage → Temporary Block + Verification

Examples of countries with restrictions: USA, France, Netherlands, North Korea, Iran, etc. (depending on the license).

How is implemented on the platform

Integration with KYC providers (Sumsub, iDenfy, ShuftiPro)
Check IP, document country, payment details
Reactions to triggers: large deposits, IP change, failed authorization attempts
Automatically send verification notifications
Logs and history of all KYC/AML activity in the admin panel

Platform benefits

Protection against regulatory sanctions
Reducing the risk of fraud and bonus fraud
Transparent work with banks and PSP
Working only with permitted regions
Increased trust from players and partners

KYC/AML and geo-constraints are not a formality, but platform protection. Companies that build a reliable legal and technical basis in these matters operate legally, safely and have a competitive advantage in the international market.