ID theft is one the major reasons the casinos DO require positive confirmation that you are who you say you are BB1.
Think about it… If they didn’t require you to provide that proof ANYONE with a phraked or stolen credit card number could begin racking up charges and withdrawels on a STOLEN card. The vicitim would have to contest the fraudulent charges and if the thieves had already sucessfully withdrew any funds then the casinos would be left holding the bag. They would be forced to pass these costs on to consumers and affiliates. We would ALL lose, the victim, the legitimate players, the casino and the affiliates. The only winner in an unsecure enviroment would be the crooks.
Also if the casinos reduce their security checks then fraud and ID Theft would probably INCREASE as the thieves know they have another big outlet where they can use those stolen IDs to generate cash.