Any UK casinos still friendly to high-stakes play without constant ID freezes?

As someone who plays a strategic and high-stakes game—primarily in poker and roulette—I’ve noticed a sharp decline in UK casino platforms that actually trust experienced players. The moment your stakes go above a few hundred quid per hand, it’s like the system red flags you. “Account under review,” “please upload documents again,” “source of funds request #4 this month.” Sound familiar?

Now, I’m not advocating against responsible gambling checks—they serve a purpose, especially with the UKGC tightening standards. But some casinos have taken it to the extreme. I’ve had accounts frozen in the middle of a live dealer roulette session after a decent streak, simply because I was betting larger than usual. It wasn’t even massive—£100 per spin, which, for some of us who approach this analytically, is well within the norm.

So far, a few UK-friendly casinos still seem to honour high-stakes play with a bit more dignity:
  • MrQ – Surprisingly hands-off unless you're moving serious six-figure sums. Once verified, they tend not to harass you mid-session.
  • Unibet – Still tolerable for higher bets. I’ve had smoother runs here, though they occasionally request updated docs annually.
  • Grosvenor – Decent on the live side, particularly if you’re betting through their live studio streams. They do check, but not in a hostile way.
The irony? Crypto casinos based offshore often treat you better despite fewer regulatory oversights. Platforms like Stake or BC.Game don’t pester you with ID checks every other week—provided you're not moving millions. It’s becoming increasingly clear that for serious high-stakes players in the UK, crypto casinos are quietly becoming the go-to.

I’d be curious to hear from other UK-based players—anyone found a platform that doesn’t hit the panic button every time you play above £50 per hand? Let’s share intel, because honestly, the current state of affairs feels more hostile than protective.
 
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