Source of Funds Check Guidelines for Players

Chumba Casino is required by law to ensure that our platforms are not used for financial crimes such as fraud, money laundering, or the funding of terrorism.  A request for Source of Funds information is a standard check we are required to carry out, and In many cases, we are required to carry out source of funds checks on customers who have done nothing wrong.  

This article will guide you through the documents you can share with our compliance team should we be required to request Source of Funds information from you.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated and will ensure we can continue to bring you a fun and safe entertainment platform. 

Instructions:

1. For all sources of income in column A that apply to you, please locate the appropriate documents from the list in column B.
2. Please share copies of the applicable documents as a response to the original Source of Funds check request sent by your host, or email to our compliance team via [e-mail]

Important notes:

1. Your name and the date of the document must be clearly visible on the documents you provide. 
2. Tax self-assessments or documents prepared by you are not acceptable (such as the self-prepared 1040 form). We require proof that the document has actually been submitted/filed. This is usually in the form of an acknowledgment record from the IRS or a tax return transcript (this should be dated and should be the most recent one filed). Your most recent W-2 Wage and Tax Statement (usually issued by employers) is also acceptable.
3. The purpose of a Source of Funds check is to confirm that funds used to purchase Gold Coins have come from a legitimate source. The documentary evidence that you provide to us will need to show funds at least equal to the amount you have spent purchasing Gold Coins packages on our platform. 

Column A: Source of income	Column B: Documents that show your source of income
Salary (were not self-employed)	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: most recent payslip (entire page) showing amount received, your name, employer's name, and date signed confirmation of annual salary/bonus from employer on company letter headed paper dated within the last three months most recent tax return showing annual salary most recent months’ bank statement clearly showing your name and the receipt of the salary payment from the named employer
Salary (were self-employed or  freelance)	Please attach a copy of BOTH of the following:  copy of most recent financial accounts or copy of most recent income-tax assessment relating to the business  corresponding bank statement showing receipt of the relevant amount into an account owned by you
Income from shares or other holdings	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following:  the investment account statement, containing your name, outlining the dividend received investment holdings/savings certificates, contract notes, or statements signed confirmation on official letterhead from the relevant investment company  OR attach a copy of BOTH of the following: signed letter  from a regulated accountant detailing funds corresponding bank statement showing receipt of relevant funds from a matching company, into an account owned by you
Rental Income	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: signed letter from a solicitor  signed letter from the property manager executed rental agreement PLUS: corresponding bank statements showing the relevant funds being deposited into an account owned by you
Sale of shares,  investments or  liquidation	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: the investment account statement, containing your name, outlining the sale investment holdings/savings certificates, contract notes, or statements signed confirmation on official letterhead from the relevant investment company  a signed letter detailing funds from a regulated accountant PLUS: corresponding bank statement showing receipt of relevant funds from a matching company, into an account owned by you
Property Sale	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: signed letter from a solicitor signed letter from a real estate agent executed sale contract PLUS: corresponding bank statement showing receipt of relevant funds  into an account owned by you
Company Sale	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: signed letter from a solicitor signed letter from regulated accountant copy of the contract of sale and copy of bank statement showing sale proceeds copies of media coverage
Inheritance	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: grant of probate (with a copy of the will) which must include the value of the estate solicitor’s letter or letter from trustees of an estate tax clearance documents
Loan or mortgage	Please attach a copy of ALL of the following: executed loan/mortgage agreement bank statement showing receipt of the funds into a bank account owned by you recent bank statement showing the balance of the loan/mortgage
Gift	Please attach a copy of BOTH of the following: letter from donor confirming details of the gift copy of the donor’s primary ID documentation PLUS: suitable documentation to evidence the donor’s origin of wealth (as per these SoW/SoF guidelines)
Lottery/Betting /Casino win	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: letter from the relevant organization (lottery  headquarters/casino) bank statement showing funds deposited by company name  copies of media coverage (if applicable, as supporting evidence)
Compensation  Payment	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: letter/Court order from compensating body signed letter from a solicitor
Retirement Income	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: signed letter from accountant  bank statement showing nominated retirement income is being paid into an account owned by you bank statement showing accumulated savings (see savings category requirements)
Savings	Please attach a copy of ANY ONE of the following: recent bank statement showing current savings balance held in an account owned by you supporting documentation in accordance with the category used to generate the savings
Other sources	To be advised by VGW