Everygame Demands Crypto Wallet Photos: Offshore Betting Tightens
Offshore sportsbook Everygame, which operates without U.S. licensing, now requires crypto players to submit photos of their digital wallet interface as part of account verification. The platform also asks for a selfie with a government-issued ID when cryptocurrency is involved. These checks go beyond standard identity documents and raise questions about how unregulated sites handle player data.
What Everygame now asks for
Everygame’s sports verification page states that if you used a cryptocurrency to fund your account or plan to withdraw to a crypto wallet, you must send a picture of yourself holding a government-issued photo ID next to your face, with the entire ID and face visible. The page was last updated on 20 May 2025. The casino verification page similarly requires eWallet or cryptocurrency wallet users to send a screenshot of the wallet showing the registered information.
Everygame’s main site says it follows strict know-your-customer (KYC) policies and may ask players to upload identification documents before processing withdrawals. Independent reviews describe the same process. A SportHiatus review dated 16 June 2026 notes that first-time withdrawers need identity verification cleared with ID and address proof, and that crypto deposits require a selfie with ID. A VegasOdds review dated 12 March 2026 lists valid ID, proof of address, and payment source as the documents needed, with KYC verification required before the first cash-out and uploads processed within about 24 hours. A VegasBetting review dated 29 May 2026 describes Everygame’s KYC as post-deposit (1-time). A Digital Wager Wire review dated 19 December 2023 says Everygame actively combats fraud by conducting KYC checks and monitoring user activities for suspicious behavior.
Withdrawal timing also matters. Wizard of Odds, in a review dated 15 December 2023, lists KYC verification at 3-5 business days, a pending time of 48 hours, crypto withdrawals at 48 hours, checks in 5 business days, and wire transfers taking 10-15 business days.
Everygame also markets crypto with specific limits. OffshoreSportsbooks.com lists Bitcoin deposits of $25-$2,500 (up to 10 minutes to appear), Lightning Bitcoin of $5-$100, and BitcoinCash and Litecoin in the $10-$2,500 range. The site’s Double Welcome Bonus for USA customers is valid for crypto payment methods only: Bitcoin, BitcoinCash, Litecoin, Lightning Bitcoin, and Ethereum.
Bookmaker.eu and sharp bettors
Separately, Bookmaker.eu has begun restricting certain professional bettors from specific markets. Content creator Fiight Ghost publicly shared the official notification from Bookmaker.eu detailing the betting restrictions. An official tweet from the Bookmaker X account drew criticism for appearing amateurish, adding to concerns about operational standards while regulatory pressure on offshore books intensifies.
For players, the practical effect is that offshore books are becoming more selective. Regulated U.S. sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel have long used modeling to identify and limit professional bettors. Offshore operators, which historically welcomed sharp action, are now adopting similar measures. If you are consistently profitable, you may face limits, reduced positions, or closure with no gaming commission to appeal to.
Regulatory pressure behind the moves
Stricter verification comes as regulators tighten rules around crypto and offshore betting. An article dated 9 June 2026 says the UK Gambling Commission does not licence cryptocurrency gambling and UK-licensed operators cannot accept BTC, ETH, USDT or USDC as a deposit method. A GRIDHASH report dated 8 June 2026 adds that no UKGC-licensed bookmaker accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any stablecoin for deposits or withdrawals as of mid-2026, and that crypto sportsbooks accessible to UK punters operate under offshore licences from jurisdictions such as Curaçao or Malta. The same report says crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers in the UK will need full FCA authorisation, and stablecoin issuers will face requirements around reserves and redemption rights.
In the U.S., state regulators have targeted offshore operators. Covers.com reports that the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced on 30 May 2024 that it sent a cease-and-desist letter to offshore sportsbook Bovada. Bovada later said its sports betting business would close in Colorado and Michigan; the report was last updated on 3 November 2025.
At the federal level, a Weex.com article dated 10 June 2026 says FinCEN treats persons accepting and transmitting convertible virtual currency as money transmitters subject to money services business registration, AML programs, recordkeeping, monitoring, and reporting requirements. The same article says the Financial Action Task Force agreed changes to the Travel Rule at its June 2025 plenary, and the EU aligned crypto-transfer transparency rules so crypto asset service providers must collect and make accessible originator and beneficiary information, including for transfers involving unhosted wallets in specific cases.
In the licensed market, a SportsbooksTrader.com article says several U.S. states have updated sports wagering frameworks to explicitly address cryptocurrency deposits, and after 2024 regulatory clarifications, the SEC took a more settled stance on major cryptocurrencies. In Europe, Malta and Gibraltar have developed explicit crypto sportsbook licensing frameworks. The article names BetMGM, DraftKings, and Caesars as regulated operators that accept Bitcoin in select states as of 2026. In regulated U.S. markets, KYC identity verification is required regardless of payment method, and crypto deposits do not change the requirement to report gambling winnings for tax purposes.
What this means for racing bettors
Racing markets attract a disproportionate share of sharp action, and if Bookmaker.eu restricts access there, profitable racing players are directly in the crosshairs. With less sharp action, offshore books may offer softer, less competitive pricing — but also less liquidity and wider spreads. Professional racing bettors face a choice: accept limits on offshore platforms or migrate to regulated books, where account closures are not permitted in the same arbitrary way.
Key takeaways
- Everygame now requires crypto wallet photos and ID selfies for verification.
- Bookmaker.eu is restricting professional bettors on specific markets.
- Account closures and restrictions on offshore books increased 40-60% year-over-year starting in 2023.
- Offshore platforms lack the regulatory oversight that regulated books have for account disputes.
- The 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act did not shut down offshore betting; it fragmented the market. Today’s restrictions may have similar effects.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Everygame asking for cryptocurrency wallet photos?
Everygame’s verification guidelines state that crypto users must send a screenshot of their cryptocurrency wallet showing registered information, along with a selfie with a government-issued photo ID. Independent reviews confirm the requirement. Offshore platforms are adopting invasive KYC procedures as regulators in the U.S. and Europe tighten oversight of crypto and offshore betting.
Can offshore sportsbooks legally restrict sharp bettors?
Offshore books operate outside regulated jurisdictions, so they can restrict or close accounts without the same accountability as regulated operators. Regulated U.S. books can limit sharp players but do not arbitrarily close accounts.
What should I do if my offshore account gets restricted?
Document everything and contact the platform’s support team. Offshore books have no gaming commission to appeal to, so the only real leverage is withdrawing your business and moving to a regulated platform.
The bottom line
Offshore sportsbooks are balancing compliance optics with margin protection. Everygame’s crypto wallet photo requirement and Bookmaker.eu’s sharp-player restrictions are part of a broader shift toward recreational players. For serious bettors, regulated platforms offer more stability, even if limits apply. In an industry built on trust, regulation — however imperfect — beats the alternative.
