Affordability check triggers and what they actually sample
Frictionless data points, enhanced documentation, and the loss thresholds (£150, £500) that move you between the two.
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Topic: gambling affordability check uk
Glossary terms in this tip
- Affordability checkA frictionless or documented review of whether a player can sustainably afford their gambling activity — used by UKGC operators as part of customer interaction.
- Customer interactionThe UKGC obligation on operators to identify customers at risk of harm and intervene proactively — not just react to player complaints.
- Source of fundsDocumentation showing where the specific money you are gambling with came from — requested by operators under AML rules.
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