Age and identity checks: protecting minors
Introduction
Banning underage gambling is a fundamental principle of licensing in Australia. Operators are required to certify that each customer is over 18 years old, and to refuse registration or rates in the absence of reliable data. Below is a clear algorithm for checking age and personality, technical mechanisms and sanctions for non-compliance.
1. Legislative framework
State and territory gambling laws (Victoria Gambling Regulation Act, NSW Gaming and Liquor Administration Act, etc.) require verification of age ≥ 18 years before registration.
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (AUSTRAC) obliges to verify identity for transactions over AUD 1,000.
The ACMA Controlled Gambling Marketing Code prohibits targeting ads to persons under 18 years of age.
2. Registration stage
1. Data collection
Full name, date of birth, address, contact phone number, e-mail.
2. Documentary verification
Download certificate scan (passport, driver's license, Medicare).
Accompanying photo selfies for liveness check technology.
3. KYC Automatic Services
Integration with providers (ID Verify, Jumio, Onfido) for instant data reconciliation and fake recognition.
4. Account blocking
Until you successfully pass verification, access to games and financial transactions is completely prohibited.
3. Periodic re-checks
Trigger verifications
If you attempt a large deposit (> AUD 2,000) or withdrawal above the threshold.
When changing significant data (surname, address) - the operator requests repeated documents.
Random audits
Operators conduct random checks of 5-10% of accounts on a quarterly basis.
4. Technical barriers against minors
1. Lock by date of birth
If you enter a date of birth before 01 01 2007, the registration is automatically canceled.
2. IP geoblocking
Additional location check: mismatch of state of residence and IP traffic triggers a verification request.
3. Behavioral analysis
Algorithms monitor communication style and sessions: signs of children's speech or too small bets can cause an automatic ID request.
5. Sanctions for violation
Penalties and suspension of license from AUSTRAC and ACMA in allowing minors to play.
Cancellation of all bets and winnings on suspicious accounts.
Mandatory reporting of operators - publication of the number of blocked registrations and interventions.
6. Recommendations for operators
1. Strict verification at the start is to prevent "trial" sessions without checking documents.
2. Integration of KYC providers to speed up the process and improve accuracy.
3. A single database of blocked persons (at the BetStop/local registry level) - so that a minor cannot register with another operator.
4. Support service training - scenarios of communication with persons who have not provided documents, and advice from parents in case of erroneous requests.
Conclusion
Protection of minors is an ongoing process of documentary verification, technical barriers and audits. Operators are required to collect and verify identification data at the start and during key operations, use automatic KYC services, block suspicious activity and carry strict sanctions for admitting persons under 18 years of age. Only this comprehensive approach ensures compliance with the law and minimizes risks.
Banning underage gambling is a fundamental principle of licensing in Australia. Operators are required to certify that each customer is over 18 years old, and to refuse registration or rates in the absence of reliable data. Below is a clear algorithm for checking age and personality, technical mechanisms and sanctions for non-compliance.
1. Legislative framework
State and territory gambling laws (Victoria Gambling Regulation Act, NSW Gaming and Liquor Administration Act, etc.) require verification of age ≥ 18 years before registration.
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (AUSTRAC) obliges to verify identity for transactions over AUD 1,000.
The ACMA Controlled Gambling Marketing Code prohibits targeting ads to persons under 18 years of age.
2. Registration stage
1. Data collection
Full name, date of birth, address, contact phone number, e-mail.
2. Documentary verification
Download certificate scan (passport, driver's license, Medicare).
Accompanying photo selfies for liveness check technology.
3. KYC Automatic Services
Integration with providers (ID Verify, Jumio, Onfido) for instant data reconciliation and fake recognition.
4. Account blocking
Until you successfully pass verification, access to games and financial transactions is completely prohibited.
3. Periodic re-checks
Trigger verifications
If you attempt a large deposit (> AUD 2,000) or withdrawal above the threshold.
When changing significant data (surname, address) - the operator requests repeated documents.
Random audits
Operators conduct random checks of 5-10% of accounts on a quarterly basis.
4. Technical barriers against minors
1. Lock by date of birth
If you enter a date of birth before 01 01 2007, the registration is automatically canceled.
2. IP geoblocking
Additional location check: mismatch of state of residence and IP traffic triggers a verification request.
3. Behavioral analysis
Algorithms monitor communication style and sessions: signs of children's speech or too small bets can cause an automatic ID request.
5. Sanctions for violation
Penalties and suspension of license from AUSTRAC and ACMA in allowing minors to play.
Cancellation of all bets and winnings on suspicious accounts.
Mandatory reporting of operators - publication of the number of blocked registrations and interventions.
6. Recommendations for operators
1. Strict verification at the start is to prevent "trial" sessions without checking documents.
2. Integration of KYC providers to speed up the process and improve accuracy.
3. A single database of blocked persons (at the BetStop/local registry level) - so that a minor cannot register with another operator.
4. Support service training - scenarios of communication with persons who have not provided documents, and advice from parents in case of erroneous requests.
Conclusion
Protection of minors is an ongoing process of documentary verification, technical barriers and audits. Operators are required to collect and verify identification data at the start and during key operations, use automatic KYC services, block suspicious activity and carry strict sanctions for admitting persons under 18 years of age. Only this comprehensive approach ensures compliance with the law and minimizes risks.
