The UK Gambling Commission's refreshed affordability framework is now live, and PokerStars has become the first major room to publish its implementation timeline. Players who have been verified for years may still see new document requests before large cashouts.
What players should prepare
- Recent bank statement or payslip PDF
- Proof of address dated within 90 days
- Completed SOF questionnaire in the cashier
Industry lawyers note the rules target anti-money-laundering compliance, not recreational stake limits. Micro-stakes and mid-stakes grinders are unlikely to notice day-to-day changes unless they ship five-figure scores.
