Know Your Customer requirements
My online sportsbook now requires a lot of very personal information in order to process my withdrawals. This includes, photocopies of my credit card and drivers licence (front and back) and a copy of a recent credit card statement as well as my SIN.
Both online sporstbooks I deal with say they now require this info under the Know Your Customer rules contained in the US Patriot Act. I'm uncomfortable sending this information in, but they will not process my withdrawals without it. Is anyone familiar with this law and whether it is really required for Canadian customers? I am dealing with reputable sportsbooks so I think my information is likely safe, but I'm still a bit wary of providing this info.
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