Glossary

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dual authorisation
A banking control that requires two people to approve a payment before it leaves the account. Both signatories must confirm the transaction, which prevents any one person from moving money without oversight. Protecting Your Business Funds: 5 Banking Barriers That Work
Gambling Commission
The UK's regulator for online gambling. It issues licences to gambling sites and sets the rules they must follow to protect players. Understanding GAMSTOP: How the National Self-Exclusion Register Works
Offshore operators
Gambling sites that are not licensed in the UK and operate from outside British regulation. They are not covered by GAMSTOP or UK player protections. Understanding GAMSTOP: How the National Self-Exclusion Register Works
reconcile
Comparing your bank statement with your accounting software to check that every transaction is recorded correctly and the balances match. It catches errors and identifies spending that was not recorded at the time. Protecting Your Business Funds: 5 Banking Barriers That Work
Self-exclusion
A voluntary ban you place on yourself from gambling sites, lasting as long as you choose. GAMSTOP is the national self-exclusion register that blocks you from all UK-licensed gambling sites at once. Having the conversation with your accountant about gambling harm
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