Accounts, payments and withdrawals

Why did a sportsbook ask for the source of my funds?

Direct answer

Licensed operators may have anti-money-laundering obligations and risk-based checks concerning the origin of deposited funds.

How to use this answer

This answer is based on the mathematical principle or published rule identified in the source below. If the question involves a live betting market, confirm its settlement definition before applying it to a specific bet.

The practical next step is to check the account history, verification request and the provider’s payment rules. Transfer times, identification and dispute handling can differ by provider and payment method.

Reference: gamblingcommission.gov.uk · published rules or source ↗