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We all know most countries set the legal age to gamble at 18 or 21, but it got me thinking, what really is the right age?

If you’re under 18, you probably don’t fully understand money yet. For teens, most income is from allowance or side gigs, so losing it in slots or sports betting could hurt more than they realize. That’s why rules say they’re not ready, it’s about protecting them from mistakes they can’t handle financially or mentally.

In your early 20s, you start earning your own money, but a lot of people still don’t have discipline. Some see gambling as thrill or quick cash, but they don’t really think long term.

By late 20s or 30s, maybe that’s when most people are financially and mentally stable enough to handle the risks. It doesn’t mean they gamble smarter, but at least they know what’s at stake.

So the bracket looks something like this:
■ Teens - curious but not ready, no stable income
■ Early 20s - earning but often reckless
■ Late 20s and 30s plus - more stability, more awareness of risk

Do you think the legal age limits (18 or 21) actually make sense, or should it be higher or lower depending on maturity?

Age limit may vary depends on what country you are own since government set some standards regarding on what age they recommend people to gamble.

I think government is also fine for their people to participate on those activities as long as they are in legal age.

What they discourage are those minors will try to join on these risky scene since their brains are provably not well develop to carry on the consequences of possible bad or good result that they could get on gambling.

18 or 21 make sense as long as they are capable and didn't use funds came from illegal activities.

The right age for someone to start gambling should be the age they are when they started earning money for themselves after they are above 18 years. I mean the person should be 18 years of age or above and he should have a job or where he is earning money. So the age can be above 18 years for someone not having a job yet.

At the age of 18+ you are legally allowed to gamble, but it is left for individuals to decide if they are ready to gamble or not. This legal age only make it obvious that you can go to casinos without being harassed by anyone. And another thing is this your view that at 18 you don't really understand money should be subjective and not generalized. Because we're I come from we know money even before the age of 18.

I think it should be at least 21, since 18 years old is still too young and reckless. I started gambling when I was 15, and it was really stressful whenever I lost, that’s based on my own experience. Now that I’m in my late 30s, I’ve gone through addiction many times, had regrets many times, but I can say I’m more in control now and gamble more responsibly.

The first requirement for gambling, aside from age, should be having a good source of income. Because if you don’t, you’ll look at gambling differently.. not as fun, but as a way to earn money. And that mindset is dangerous.

I think it should be 30 and above, not through legal means, but for self-decision only.

You are right, this is where a person sees the risk of what he is doing, and he is capable of being responsible for the act that he will do. In this case, gambling. Patience is the key when a person is gambling, and I believe that at that age, a person is more patient as they grow older, too.
Although I started gambling at an early age, I regret it because I was too aggressive back then, especially when playing poker. Impatient, that's what teens and 20s are.

Those ages are there but gamblers tend to come from all ages. Truely only the mature one should be gambling but the less mature ones will gamble more because the other group already knows how the casino functions and would not want to gamble.

This is also why gambling ads are targeted towards to younger generation because they are more likely to spend money obtained.

I would if you want to start gambling, obseve the games and keep track of which games have how much winning outcomes first. If you do it correctly you will get disappointed and will not want to gamble. :D

This are topics that are not specific to gambling. We could ask the same about the legal age of drinking, when is someone grown enough to drink responsibly and avoid addiction?

Rather than trying to raise the age we should focus on agencies that enforce the current one, too many people are able to gamble without being legally allowed to and they usually do not encounter any issue usually until a point when they win big and want to withdraw.

- Jay -

Regardless of age, I really think the risk is the same and younger people takes more risk. My reason is that if a kid at a young age begins to take risk, he might not have anything to lose. He's not even spending from his own funds probably that of his parents. So he might even be a better risk taker but a bad risk manager. But someone around his 30s, he literally might have alot of responsibility on his neck will not be ready to take such risk. He will think it's twice or even more before putting his money all in.

Age doesn't really matter when it comes to risk. But gambling we can say it would destroy the younger one's dreams and make them lose focus in their studies.

Maybe the right age or the right time to gamble is that when you started to make money otherwise where will you get the money that you are going to bet when you are young? Take money from your parents unknowingly? You might pushed yourself to the brink at a early age if you do this. Maybe in the beginning, you can just play what you have extra from what the parents gives you for you schooling.

But as in my case, I started when I have my first job and making money. Then going to land base casino (till this day), and some other form of gambling too, or shall I say other form of vices, for sure you know what I mean,  ;).

Our physiological ability to think critically is fully developed only by the age of 25. Before that, we are physically unable to use this function to its fullest. Theoretically, from that age, people could be allowed to play entirely at their own responsibility. But I think that’s too long of a period, since some manage to try and even quit gambling before reaching that age. Any prohibition pushes people to look for workarounds. I believe gambling should be completely prohibited until the age of 18, and after that, there should simply be certain restrictions such as limits on bet amounts, no possibility of playing on credit, and, if the game is online, the presence of “online assistants” that would pop up with persistent reminders about responsibility, the principles of playing for fun, and the dangers of losing.

If I am not mistaken the brain used in decision making and impulse control is still developing at the age of 18 until the age of 25, just like what @purple_sparkles says. So I'm not surprised anymore if there are a lot of young adults that makes bad decision in their finances and losing it all in gambling.

Honestly I started at this age bracket and I really have a lot of bad decisions. For me, I think it should be higher but most of the country they see age 18 as adulthood and capable of decision making but what science says is the opposite. I think it's just part of the process and growth that you'll experience losing and stress to be stable in gambling  ;D

In the US, you need to be at least 21 before you can enter a bar or even buy liquor from a store. So there’s already a set number, and I think it should be the same with gambling, it should also be at least 21. At that age, I believe people are already more responsible.

You can drink and gamble at the same time, no problem...as long as you’re 21.

For me age doesn't matter and what should be looking at is how mature and stable one could be to control herself towards how they sees money and gambling. There are people who doesn't have self control towards money and can easily waste them to something unnecessarily, while there are people who could earn money and utilize it or make use of it judiciously without wasting it. There are people who are so intelligent to know that this is bad or and that is good, so they could apply it to gambling and make a better decision and prevention to how they uses their money while gambling. Of course, most times age could be needed there to at least have a matured mind and the right mindset.

The rightful age to gamble is 18 years and above. At that age, some people are financially and emotionally strong enough to make and carry out decisions on their own and they can stand by it.

About gambling, the area of concentration should be when someone is financially and emotionally prepared; that's when they should consider gambling, because gambling is not done on empty pockets, and if you are not emotionally strong, gambling can keep you frustrated due to the numerous losses accumulated.

I would advise, being financially and emotionally prepared, and above all being informed about the risks involved in gambling so that you won't go bankrupt within a short time

Here in PH and i know we are in the same place ..

at the age 16 you can apply for student licence
at the age 17 you can apply for non-pro licence
at the age 18 you can apply for a work and you will be liable in law.
at the age 21 you can enter CASINOS


but for me, Even you are already 21 years old if you can make your life better with out gambling or going to casino, pls do!

Yes, age is not important but how mature someone is. But age is still important when discussing about underage people. People that are below 18 years of age should not be allowed to gamble. Even if the person is having a gambling mature mind before he or she turns 18, he should still not be allowed to gamble.

After the age of 18, a person should be more mature and able to make the best decisions for themselves. That's the age at which a person can be considered responsible for themselves. So, if someone has passed that age, it should be legal for them to gamble. However, it's important to note that those who reach that age must earn their own money if they want to gamble. They shouldn't rely on their parents for money, they must be fully responsible for the money they use, ensuring it's their own hard work, not the money they've been begging or burdening others with.

If we look at most countries legal age which is 18, you can vote or join the military, then I guess this is the right age to gamble.

But I guess we also have to look at the psychological standpoint. At 18, you might be reckless or out of control and perhaps the definition of YOLO. And then if you don't have a steady income or at least making money, then I don't think that gambling as this age is sustainable.

So for me the best age is 21 and above, you are now an adult, maybe getting your first job, you have found your new independence, could be living alone and make your own decision. However, this age could be dangerous as it could start you with gambling addiction.

No matter how big the number to start gambling, as long as it's in the legal age, it should not be a problem. I'm not also concerning so much about mentality caused by different people, different mentality. Just because there is A who is 19 years old and B is 25 years old, we call A has glass mentality compared to the B.
Being younger doesn't mean he has weaker mentality than the older one. Age is just a number here.

No right age to start gambling because I see some teenager below 18 are gambling with their friends. Although that is not like the games that we see in the casino, but they involve money so that still gambling.

18 or 21 makes sense but we know that gambling can attract young people to start gambling. So they can gamble when they see that is an interesting activity especially if they watch adult people gamble around them.

I'm generally in favor of raising the age to gamble. Make it 30 or the age of a mature and responsible adult.

If it's possible, I even want gambling to be offered only to those who can financially support such vice and not simply because one has reached a certain age. What now if you're 21 or 25 or 30 but without a stable job and is largely dependent on your parents? Do you think you should be gambling? What now if you have a stable job but your salary is barely enough for your family's needs? Should you set aside money for a costly vice?

When someone is able to decide what is good and bad and is able to manage it, they are generally considered adults. Generally speaking, and according to life habits, those aged 18-21 are considered adults. However, sometimes diverse education and backgrounds can create differences in thinking. I think people with an education within that range can be considered capable of mature thinking, and certainly differ significantly from those without an education. This is probably the majority, and there are opportunities for those without an education to develop mature thinking. So, I consider everyone considered mature and possessing common sense. I think everyone over the age of 18 should be able to manage their thoughts regarding gambling.

You are very correct but as it stands now, most young ones are no longer getting to the age of 18 before they start gambling, because most of them see gambling as a means of making money and this makes them to go any length to have money they can use to gamble, even if it's an illegal activities, as far as the getting money from it they don't care but it's essential for parents and guardians to play their role very well to ensure the wellness of the society.

Age 18+, but only if mentally mature and financially capable. Regardless of age, if you're older, the risks are far greater if you lack the mental readiness and financial management skills to gamble. However gambling is still gambling, accessible to anyone, including those who ignore these categories:

Well said, when a human reaches the age of 20s to his or here 30s, we believe that they have had a better experience and understanding about life, and they are of age to control themselves emotionally. But also talking about under 18, to me maturity is not actually age neither is age maturity, but maturity is actually knowing what and when to apply the right approach in life and the right timw to do that, so I would say under 18+ also with who can coordinate his or her selves and know what's right abd wrong and pick the right step in life, is also matured and financially capable. Tho even the ones above 20s and 30s we talk about so many of them are not even financially responsible, some 18 and 17 years old youth are more matured mentally that them, but since government has to set standards because it's the legal age into adulthood they are the right age.  And while the law set a standard of starting point what matters more is the educating the young ones so can have a responsible gambling habit if they actually indulge themselves in it.

In my opinion I think 18 is the right age for gambling, because at that age you are regarded as an adult. You are old enough to face the law if you commit any crime and you also have the right to vote and to be voted for into any public office. Since at 18 in most countries you have this benefits and can also face the law, it is also right that you have the liberty to gamble.  At this each you are responsible for your actions. It's true that at this age you might not be discipline enough or know how to handle money, but the truth is you are an adult and you should be allowed to make your own decisions, including to gamble or not.

I am at bit awe at how you described age groups, and their spending habits, because they are pretty much spot on.


I made my first bet when I was 17/18 during directbet days, I was already aware of risks of gambling at that age, I can't talk for everybody certainly but for me 18 is fine.

The regulation about limit age to starting gambling only can be implement to the countries who legalize gambling because usually those countries will make strict regulations to their citizen that only the people who can be considered as an adult can legal gambling which usually the age range between 18 to 20 years old because usually the people with this age will be more strong from the mentality and at these age too they are fresh graduate who can starting to get the jobs to earn money but these regulation only works for physical casino only because for online casino i think the government cannot control the limit age the people who gambling because online casino can be access everywhere as long as you have the gadget

Age is just a number. I believe the better basis for an assessment on gambling is financial status and risk assessment since these are the factors that will contributes a lot on gambling responsibly.

Even on adult age many people are still not suitable for gambling and the proof are those adult still being addicted and suffer financial damage.

So I don’t believe on the right age but on the right mind since we have different learning phase.

I think the sooner children are introduced to the concept of gambling (the outcome is probabilistic), the better. And thankfully, that's exactly how things are now – from a very early age, children are exposed to gambling in games (loot boxes, character/weapon spins, etc.), so they immediately develop experience and an understanding of what gambling is. I think this is much better than if an unprepared person “discovers” gambling at some age.

I agree to this opinion. Age is not the real basis to determine whether a person is already suitable to gamble or not since legal age is set to have a base line for person to available services that has some explicit content.

But gambling is a different matter since it involves a lot of risk financially while being on the legal will not guarantee that you will be responsible gambler.

Maybe add some restrictions on how much a person can spend and increase it gradually if the gambler performance show a good characteristic of being responsible.

When exactly to gamble, in general is when you already have a permanent job, this means at the age of 18 and above but ages like this are still very vulnerable because they are still in the learning stage how to manage their own finances wisely, I personally started at that vulnerable age and the reality was difficult, my mind was not fully mature so many bad things happened at that time and now that I have matured in my thinking gambling feels no longer burdened, so I think the most important factor is maturity.

People who are not earning money don't see its value, so it could lead to the misuse of funds for gambling. I suggest that only people who are gainfully employed should be allowed to gamble. I see students in my country gambling and I am concerned because it would affect their finances and studies. Increasing the gambling age to 25+ could be a good move but age doesn't necessarily mean that people will gamble responsibly. I know many people who are above 30years who are gambling addicts. Gambling is not expensive if you do it responsibly. Remember that people could also be lucky to win big.    

The rules regarding the minimum age for someone to gamble are made to limit users who do not yet have their own sources of income. The age of 18 is considered by most countries as the beginning of adult life, where they can live independently, whether to continue their education or work.
I am sure there are still many underage gamblers. Back then, I also gambled underage by pooling money from several friends to play together. But with my understanding now, perhaps someone can be considered more ready to gamble when they are 21 years old.

The age standard is presented because the standards at that age a teenager has earned income and also has the awareness of thinking or after getting school education, so why this can be done, if according to the research is a minimum age that can be tolerated the younger generation because it already has the awareness of thinking and can work to finance it, in my opinion it is quite okay.

That is value from average, but indeed as a whole basically at the age of that number not all have a good awareness of thinking or maturity and have income.

One of the main reasons why every gambling and casino site has special conditions before creating an account is that the user must be over the age of 18. It is prohibited to create a gambling account if you are under the age of 18. Although gambling terms and conditions state that the age limit must be above 18 years, in reality, the number of under-18 gamblers is much higher. Of course, if a child wants to be involved in gambling after completing his academic career, then he may be attracted to gambling at that time. But under no circumstances should a child under the age of eighteen be allowed to participate in gambling. However, it is better if the limit is between 21 and 25 years and at that time most young people are quite careful about building their careers.

In my opinion, this 18-year-old age limit for being considered fit to work makes perfect sense, but for some other things, I think it's a low threshold and should be raised. I'm talking about gambling, joining the military, drinking alcohol, and joining the police force. For these four things, I think the minimum age should be 21. I think that due to the very dangerous nature of these activities, 18-year-olds still don't have a strong sense of responsibility, and some decisions, if made incorrectly, can cause great damage.

So, I'm of the opinion that for gambling, the minimum age should be 21. For drinking alcohol, joining the military, and joining the police force, the minimum age should also be 21. For other jobs, opening bank accounts, and deciding who to marry, the minimum age should be 18.

There is no "right" age for gambling, only laws that force casinos to restrict access to gambling for people below the permitted age rating.

It's not the rules that dictate this, but the regulator who "wanted to do it this way". Is this "concern" for teenagers? It's difficult to say, because if teenagers want it, they'll find a way to access online casinos, and all the regulator's efforts to "care" will be in vain.

Discipline can be lacking even at 30 or 40. Age is not an indicator of "maturity".

Maybe then they should start restricting access after passing a special "discipline" test? :)

If only that were so.

This only creates an artificial barrier that those who wish to bypass will be able to bypass.

You can start gambling when you are independent, you get things your self i.e you should have a means of getting money, you shouldn't even gamble even at 18 years of age without earning income because it will be easy on them to get addicted in gambling when they are still dependent this is one reason of irresponsible gambling, people below 18 are still gambling as long as they are earning money nobody even knows you are gambling since everything can be done online most under age has online casino account where they gamble without the casino knowing there real age.

As we'll always say,"age is just a number." It means
that what really matters is your mindset,actions responsibility and maturity.Using that phrase is not guaranteed in gambling,Unlike in love or life's minor affairs.Age absolutely matters in gambling, because laws,brain development,financial stability and mental maturity comes into play.

I don't understand why this thread was created, because it is common to us that majority of things we can do in this life will have to start form age 18+ and this same thing applies to gambling, government also support this age range, because by then, a child is graduating from adolescent to being more independent and getting introduced into the adulthood gradually, most of the gambling casinos will also mention this age limit before one can use their platform for gambling.

in gambling no matter how mature you are there's a registered age for every gamble, I think 18+ is the official age for a gambler, many countries laws abide by this restriction and if you allow under age into your gambling hall, you will be arrested. We know in real life age is just a number but in gambling it's necessary and prohibited for under age to participate in it. 18+ is the official age for youth in the intentional standard, at 18+ you should know what's good and bad, you are allowed to make choice. We must try to check our neighbors to help implement the betting policy for underage.

Have witnessed where an underage bou won a bet and he was refused to get the winning money, all because he violated the betting rules. It was a serious matter , police was invited and the gambling shop owner got justice. The underage boy lost the case because of his age.

Most of the teens who are still under the age of 18 can't wait to get to 18 so they can start gambling, and this is even for the patient and ones under a heavy control from their parents.
Those who enjoy some good level of freedom are already gambling even when they are not up to 18 yet, and here, you are giving the impression that the legal age of 18-21 which is the official age from which a person can start gambling is not appropriate and should be shifted to their late 20s and early 30s or more, can those really interested in gambling be patient enough to wait to that age before they start gambling? This is the question you should be asking and I believe you already know what the answer is for almost every gambler out there, except for those who are not really interested in gambling..

So for me, I will say that starting gambling at the age of 18-21 is good enough, but those who want to wait until they are older can too, there is no where it is a law that one must start gambling as soon as he or she clocks the age of 18-21.

Gambling is actually not permissible for any age, because a person can never earn half of his income by gambling. And if you say that at what age do people actually get addicted to gambling or are inclined towards gambling? To be honest, people are more attracted to gambling between the ages of sixteen and 20 because at this time their curiosity towards this thing is born. They want to earn money very easily and they choose gambling as an easy way to earn money. When their parents give them money for their expenses, they want to double it by gambling because their needs then increase. In this way, a person starts getting addicted to gambling from a young age. In most cases, they cannot come back from this matter and lose money by gambling at different times in their life. There are very few people who have been able to come back from gambling once they are addicted.

In any case, age also affects the level of maturity of each person. Although there are also those who can think more maturely than their age. But I agree with age limits on gambling. Not because of the maturity level of each gambler, but more towards those who have an income to gamble. 
Even though we know very well that there are many underage gamblers, especially those who actually have more money than their parents. So, in fact, they are risking their parents' money. Although emotionally, they are certainly often impulsive in making decisions.

For me I would say late 20s ore even at 30 plus when you have your life figured out. Most people are not really stable in their 20's so 30 is a good option but if it turns out that you are still struggling in your 30's then you shouldn't even be gambling. This isn't to encourage irresponsible gambling, when you are finally at that point where you are mentally and financially stable then you can engage in it seldomly just for fun

I think this age is probably normal on average, but overall, a lot depends on the environment the teenager is growing up in. It's more likely that their class is smart and the kids there can band together to figure out how to win, rather than just mashing a button, hoping to win without doing anything else. They'll be introduced to risk management for the first time, learning to accept the emotional impact of losses, and they'll definitely happen. But there can also be youthful maximalism, where players around 18 can push everything to the limit, which will likely lead to a quick loss, after which there's a risk of continuing to play furiously and uncontrollably.

Gambling is an adult thing but unfortunately underage people are practicing it now and getting addicted too, the right age for anyone to start gambling is at the age of 18+ or 21. 18 is the appropriate age to start gambling and many countries are following it strictly to protect the youngster from going against the law but however there are still underage people gambling in some online casinos and they claim to be in the right age, gambling site should and the government should increase the gambling age to 25yrs because a 25yrs old is more aware of the value of money and would also understand the risky part of gambling.

The right age to start gambling is one thing and being ready for gambling at that age is another thing, you can meet the minimum required age but still not ready. So basically you need to be atleast 18 years and above but you need to ask yourself if you're financially capable to gamble and if you have the discipline to gamble responsibly. After that minimum age to gamble I think that it depends on individuals whether they have what it takes to gamble responsibly or not. I know a few guys in their early twenties that bets and as far as I know they are responsible gamblers. I also know far more matured people who gamble irresponsibly so gambling addiction is  not so much about age but about self-control.

Being older doesn't guarantee you're smarter than the young, and being older doesn't guarantee you're wiser than the young.

Gambling regulations clearly state that only those 18 years and older are permitted to gamble. But are they at the right age to be in a casino and gambling? This all depends on the individual, but once you've stepped through the casino doors, you must be prepared for all the risks and take responsibility for your actions. This isn't about whether someone is employed and has an income or not. Regardless of whether they have an income or not, if they gamble recklessly, they'll have nothing left.

Deciding to go to a casino isn't just about financial readiness, but also mental and emotional readiness. If you're not prepared for all the risks and negative impacts of irresponsible gambling, then don't even approach gambling, regardless of whether you're 18 or older.

Once adulthood is reached, I think it's the right time to start gambling. There isn't a fixed age for that, though, because it will be different for each culture, as there are some places where a 12 years old is already considered an adult, while in other places someone on their 30's is still considered a teenager (not legally, but culturally, and the western liberal countries are a clear example of that).

Personally, I could have started gambling as a teenager that it wouldn't have been an issue for me, while in other cases there are adults who can't gamble, because they are unable to control themselves after the gambling session has started. Age is somehow relative on this matter. It's more about personal characteristics, personality than age itself. There are people who can gamble, and there are people who can't.

What you say is true. What's important is our own mindset and behavior, especially when it comes to gambling. When these mindsets or behaviors are incorrect, they can have serious negative consequences, even life-threatening. There have been cases of people losing their lives due to the negative effects of gambling, but even those cases were due to their own faulty mindset.
Currently, online gambling is rampant, allowing anyone to access it, even minors.

He is merely re-examining the issue for discussion, because when we talk about the age of 18, it feels younger, and I believe that is why he is re-examining it. Regarding maturity, it is still not fully developed considering the age of 18 is still very young, and their mindset can still be easily influenced.
I personally think it's better to set the gambling age limit at 20 years old for the sake of caution, as young people at that age are starting to mature, unlike those aged 18-19 on average, who are still more impulsive.

Usually the rightful age or age bracket to gamble is +18 above for some countries that are not too strict with gambling regulation, this is a reason for them to have the right mindset than gambling underage without reaching the require age limit. There are other countries whose their age to gamble is from within 19 above, meaning anyone who is below 19 can't gamble, that is why it's always important to monitor our children while gambling so that they wouldn't be that attracted to gambling while they are still underage.
Gambling is about maturity and when they are not matured enough they could lose control while gambling without properly managing their finance rightly, most people gambling off their hand earned money while gambling and it's when they have succeeded losing all their money before they could have that reasoning to exit from the gambling site.

Parents also have a big role to play in the behaviour of their children. They should closely monitor how children spend money. If they are closely monitored, they would easily be addicted to gambling. But they can be guided and given the necessary assistance if their negative behaviours are detected early. Online gambling has made it easy to access different platforms. This is why parents must be up and doing.     

i think the way you phrased the question is flawed. there is no “right” age to start gambling, because gambling generally cannot even be considered a ‘right’ thing to do. not to put the two on the same level, but if i asked you, “what is the right age to start using drugs?”, what would you say?

the question could have been, “when can a person reach the level where they can gamble consciously?” we know that this age varies from person to person; managing money is very different from other life experiences. however, since legal regulations cannot impose such rules based on the condition of “being able to manage money,” there must necessarily be an age limit. i think the 18-21 age range is quite appropriate.

In certain cultures, people gamble a lot with their friends, families and so on even if underage.
I don't find it really strange. There are many choices in our lifes that could see as "gamble" ;D but maybe you realize later.

Of course gambling as public activity like in a casino or related sport must be forbidden for youngsters until legal age.
Even because there are many aspects involved and relative risks... but moreover because they can get easily trapped in an addiction or falling in some economic ruins.

Age 18 is okey for me but what will determine if someone will start gambling at that age is dependent on the upbringing of that kids, the kind of parents the kid have and what the parents wants for the kid and also what the kid wants for his or her self. Someone could raise their kids never to even get involved in gambling meanwhile the parents is gambling secretly but would not want their kids to be like them. Some parents would also prevent their kids until the kid is above 20 and able to make more better decision. Some parents doesn't also care, they don't care if their kids involve in such activity but as long as it's something that makes the kid happy, they let them do it.

Age between 18 - 20 is cool, perhaps some of them have guides, while some are just on their own and will definitely make mistakes.

It's best you start gambling when you've a source of income and up to 18 so that it's obvious you're an adult and you're earning some income which you can gamble with if you wish. Gambling when you don't really have anything doing isn't good since it might give rise to social vices like stealing, pickpocketing or even selling personal properties if the gambler has any to satisfy their gambling desires.

Additionally, it's easier for a less busy person to get addicted or start seeing gambling as a source of income since he has none.

There is really no universal tool to measure how matured one can be in resolving gambling-related issues. The 18 or 21 years fixed by the government is just the legal age put in place to settle the dispute about who is mature enough to make decisions on their own or not. However, that doesn't really solve the problem, as one can still be 18 or 21 and reason like a child, while a child of 15 can be more reasonable than even a thirty-year-old.

When it comes to gambling, I believe maturity is determined by years of experience. That is why I agree that those in their late 20s and 30s are more qualified to gamble, because they understand life and risks better and should be able to navigate through them responsibly.

Adults between the ages of 18 and early 20s should focus on productive activities so they do not revolve their minds on free money from gambling.

I cant say about age because for me it is just a number while maturity is about choice, so the right time to start gamble is when we are mature enough.
Mature in both financially and emotionally so we can avoid or at least we can minimize the possible negative effect of gambling.
Some people may mature enough financially but not emotionally or vice versa, this situation is not good enough to start gambling because both are needed.
If we should talk about regulation of legal age (18-21), it does make senses although I'm not fully agree because these ages is still in transitional period.

There is no perfect age to start or stop gambling. The only reason why gambling platforms always warn people to be up to 18+ is before thinking of gambling is because 18 is the age of accountability. So yeah anyone above above 18 or at the age of 18 will take responsibility of their actions. The outcomes of gambling can cause make or break someone, but for one who is matured enough he/she can withstand the consequences in the end. Although, there are may individuals who are below 18 that gambling nowadays.

I don't really want to consider age when it comes to gambling. It is also true that underage gambling should never be done. I consider any period of adulthood to be appropriate for gambling as long as the gambler is able to gamble according to their circumstances. In may sense those who can afford to loss in gambling they are worthy for gambling, if we take a decision by considering all aspects I think that only those who, after meeting all the expenses of their family, would not suffer any great loss if they lost in gambling. Particularly those who use a small part of discretionary income are suitable for gambling. However, in the case of gambling, no one gambles under such conditions. There are many who have no income and are financially disadvantaged, and they are more inclined to gamble.

I will say the right age should be early 20s and above, because at that stage you are a bit more mature to understand money and discipline.. 
Starting too young can mess up your mindset, and most times people in their teens gamble for fun without really knowing the risks. In your 20s, at least you have seen small part of life, maybe earning your own cash, so you know the value of losing and winning. But still, it is not really about the number, it’s about whether you’ve got control over yourself and can handle it responsibly..

Gambling should be legal for you after the age of 21 when you learn to earn money, but it depends on the laws of your country. In many countries there is no age for gambling, but rather it is illegal for everyone. In fact, gambling is not something that can be encouraged through legalization. Gambling is still illegal in many countries, yet the number of gamblers in those countries is more than imagined. If legalized, it will be more difficult to control. I think the minimum age for gambling could be 21 years if you have a source of income, otherwise you cannot gamble.

We cannot refute this bracket because professionals had studied this bracketing.  Psychologist have studied the best age where the cognitive maturity happens and most of the people starting to mature at the age of 18 to 21 others may mature at an early age while others had a delayed maturity.  This bracketing is not a fool proof since as I stated, different people have different time to mature. There are even cases where a person is almost at a senior age, but his cognitive reasoning is somewhat low.

Aside from these, each country has its own law on when a person can access the different types of gambling games but mostly this is dependent on the study of the cognitive maturity of a person.

What about going to prison, why don't you ask why 18 years old is considered as the age since you think they are not financially exposed. The main reason why 18 is used as a limit is because it's an age bracket where a teenager can take the consequences of their actions, that's the age they can make their own decisions without their parent standing for them, that's an age to make a decision that is going to affect your future, it's just about understanding money or how moeny work.

Someone can be at the age of 25 and still don't understand how money works, it's not an age thing to be financially incline but how expose you are to finance. If an 18 years old knows how to make money then he has the free will to spend the money as he wish without the consent of their parents. There are some kids that are not even upto 15 years old and if you see how they understand money and how to make money, you will be convinced that it's not about money.

I don't agree with the concept of maturity is related to ageing, it's not always the case and there can be someone at 50 who lived their life irresponsibly, while there can be someone who is 15 is living a life in the most idea way and taking care of everything on their own and also making money for themselves.

But laws state 18 is the legal age to gamble in most of countries so it doesn't matter whether someone is competent enough to be a responsible gambler or not at that age.

I will say, as long as they are making their money and willing to gamble it then it is the right age.

Ages 17-21 can be mature in gambling, because it is his youth and he has the right to his personal pleasure, because at that age there are not too many responsibilities, so the experience that is taken may be bankruptcy, if he goes bankrupt at the age of 17-21, he still has a long time to fix it, moreover there is no heavy responsibility on him, this is what I see on average

I would prefer late 20s to 30s because that stage is a bit matured for someone to start gambling, then he will be responsible for his actions, also take decisions for himself and old enough to fend for himself and have full understanding of life, but below this age will be bad for that child because he his even yet to understand what the life is talking about .

There's a set time to do some certain things. The reason why its a bad idea to gamble below your late 20's is because it can keep you off balance. At that phase of life you are doing so many things to put your life together and they include going to college to get a degree so you can build your life and while in college you are doing your bets to have good grades, gambling can be a form of distraction to you. I would say the best time to gamble would be in your 30's

Nevertheless, I think that no one will argue with the fact that the later a teenager becomes familiar with gambling, the lower the chance that he will become addicted to gambling. According to the study, rates of problematic gambling addiction are five times higher among young people than among adults - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10899-024-10319-1

There's no right age to gamble, but it's not a bad idea to start after 30. People at that age are generally more emotionally stable, and most already have an income without relying on parental support. By law, in many countries, casinos are only accessible to those aged 18 and over. In practice, many minors also gamble, especially online.

It's true that the 20s are a time when it's best to focus on building a foundation for life, completing education, and finding a job that will ensure long term stability. However, it's also important to acknowledge that this is also the time when many people become familiar with gambling, and some even gamble beyond their limits to the point of addiction.

Past the age 25 when most have most likely graduated from college and are already working and earning steadily. Science says that 25 is also the age when the frontal lobe develops completely. So, your maturity and decision making skills are a lot better. This might be the minimum age where you can best gamble.

Yes, I think that makes sense as the legal age to gamble. It's a global standard that each government dictates of what legal age means. But if we look for example in our country, even the teens are getting addicted to gambling. They are doing side hustles but the profit that they make from there is only going to the casinos because these are promoted by their favorite vloggers and so, they're influenced heavily by their idols and whom they follow. Setting aside the legal age, it's the reality that even under that age we'd see gamblers winning and losing a lot. And if we're going to depend on maturity, it's hard to determine if someone is mature enough to control their emotions even when at the right age.

No, there should be a proper age requirement for gambling. Otherwise, casinos wouldn’t bother putting a specific age in their TOS.
They can’t just say, “If you feel responsible enough, you can gamble.” Agree? (yes/no)..

It doesn’t work like that. They put an exact number either 18 or 21, and once you confirm you’re at that age, then you’re legally allowed to gamble.

I think it should be 21 years because when a person turns 18, he is at an average level in terms of education, so he should definitely not gamble at that time. Because when a person is busy with his studies, if he comes into contact with gambling, he will definitely become bad and the chances of stopping his studies will increase by 100%. So until he reaches adulthood, a person should never come into contact with gambling or money income, because money makes people greedy and leads them into various evils.
Money makes most people more involved in bad things, people spend more time in addiction, gambling, drugs and women trafficking, etc.so a person should definitely not come into contact with gambling until he reaches adulthood. So 21 years should be the age limit for gambling, then he will have less signs of being addicted to gambling.

To me, as long as you are earning and not asking money from your parents anymore, it’s fine. Of course, you should also be of legal age. As for maturity, you can’t say you won’t get addicted just because you’re mature or already in your 30s or 40s. Whether older or younger, you can still get addicted or reckless once you can’t control your emotions. The emotions you feel in gambling are different from your usual emotions, simply because it involves money. You can be frustrated in other things, but frustration in gambling is different. Something like that.

Tbh these doesn't been normalized even on all cultures and it's probably just recognized by the law but in reality this isn't practiced and there's still a lot who gambles even if they're not in the legal age. I think it should stick to what it is now (18 or 21) but if it was to be implemented I think it should be more strict on regulating it rather than just it's practiced because it needs to be.

I'm not talking in regulated casinos but to the general gambling that happens on all parts of the world. If we would take a look at at the data most gambling doesn't happen in casinos and most nowadays are into digital and when it comes to digital gambling, it's difficult to regulate such massive industry, it's like getting greater year by year. Teenagers can easily crack the code and most casinos even here would let you play even if you just put any random legal age you can think of on their sites and you can easily play, deposit and withdraw. That easy.

The legal ages of 18 or 21 are more of a framework than a true reflection of maturity governments have to draw a line somewhere to create order but like you said maturity cannot really be measured just by age there are 18 year olds who are reckless and think gambling is a quick fix for money and there are people in their 30s who still act the same way. What really matters in gambling is not the number but the mindset and experience by the time people reach their late 20s or 30s they usually have a clearer sense of responsibility because they’ve faced real life situations like paying bills dealing with debts or supporting families this awareness helps them understand risk better and make more calculated choices rather than gambling recklessly.

Younger people in their teens or early 20s often lack that balance they may have curiosity or even some disposable income but the temptation of fast money can cloud judgment instead of focusing on gambling they would benefit more from building skills careers or investments that give them real growth gambling at that stage is more likely to create problems than benefits. So while the legal age laws are a way to protect society the real qualification is maturity of the mind not just years lived gambling should be reserved for those who understand risk control and responsibility otherwise it becomes a destructive habit rather than entertainment.

In my country, the legal age of gambling went from 18 years old to 25 years old. I don't think that 25 is a fair limit because 25 years old is a very grown adult. 18 is really too early because 18 years old is still a teen. 21 is the ideal age to my mind, this is the time when you finish university and more or less have an idea about life. I don't like 25 age limit because if 25 years old isn't mature enough to control their habits and emotions, then that's a huge problem for that person. If you don't give independence to someone until 25, they won't succeed in life and they'll always be dependent on others.

Age is really just a rough marker. Some 18-year-olds handle money better than people in their 30s. The legal limit makes sense as a safety net, but what’s really missing is proper education on money and gambling risks, not just an age cutoff.

that’s true but you would be suspicious where an 18 year old is getting his money from and if he’s any younger it might be coming from the wallet of his parents if he’s working then he probably shouldn’t be gambling just yet in order to survive

either way, it’s how people process their thoughts and etc that makes them good to gamble

Age is certainly a factor that is closely linked to a person's maturity in thinking and decision-making. In this case, I believe it can fall into one of these three categories, provided they have begun to understand the educational aspects of risk and money management.

At 18, it's still too early to shoulder the burden of losing because they aren't prepared to face the mental consequences. I think those between 21 and 25 are the most suitable age, as they've learned to overcome FOMO and understand the consequences. It's better to learn from the ups and downs.

Worse, if we're over 30 and still get carried away by emotions and a gambling mindset to recoup your losses, you'll still be doomed. So, I believe maturity comes when someone is considered old enough to understand reality, mentally, and financially.

I believe the age limit bracket is very much okay; those are just numbers, but some between those ages are smarter than others. Age is just a number. There are also those who are even in their early 30s who are not yet financially smart enough to handle their losses or control how they spend.

If there is anything that should be changed, I suggest there should be more; instead of just someone getting to a particular age level before they could be allowed to gamble, there should be some kind of psychological test to determine if the person is ready or not.

Their money, their decision. Everyone above 18 is allowed to make their own decisions, but if there is anything which should be done to help promote responsible gambling, then age is not the only thing to look at.

I think that at least 18 should be asked for... And maybe even more.

On the other hand younger people don't really have access to too much money to gamble to begin with, so maybe that's sorted by itself.

The older a person is , the more chances are that the person actually has some money.

While it can still be good to consider, the individuals varying in characters can also be what we look at, because many people can even not make a very great decision at 25, I don't know why but it's something I have seen. Just imagine a situation where a 20 years old is telling a 28 years old that they should only stake with a small amount that they can afford to lose, whereas the older person is just feeling that he can become rich through gambling, and the younger person knows better than him.

We all know the approved age for most recommended procedures is usually 18 but at some point it's best one becomes more insightful about life matters that would enable them handle a lot of things including things relating to addictions and the rest of them. But then if 18 is the legal age for one to indulge in such things then a space of 5 years should be added, cause most teens aren't able to make some right decisions so it being added up would give them the experience to be able to face all of that.

There are some countries that anyone that is above 18 are considered as adults but they do not allow them to gamble until they becone 21. Although the age is 18 years in most countries but there are many countries that it is 21 years. Anyone that is not working but receiving money from their parents supposed not to be allowed to gamble until they begin to work. That is the right age to begin gambling, when they start making money themselves.

It all depends on how independent you are. Some people are dependent on their parents even at 18, while there are teenagers who haven't yet reached adulthood but already have part-time jobs and have their own money and are learning to manage it, I think these people can start playing much earlier. Especially since there are now casinos that don't require verification, so you can register before you reach adulthood and play if you want.

Sure I have seen some advance people gambling irresponsibly even those that we think that they're not yet qualified to go into gambling is even more discipline than most of this over aged gamblers. So I would say that age doesn't matter much in gambling if you're educated to the extent of knowing the difference between good and bad and when you're overstepping your boundaries and also having a source of getting money then you're free to gamble no matter your age, because age sometimes can only show a sign in our body but doesn't show improvement in the area of thinking i have seen some people getting older yet thier mentality still remains the same.

Generally, the age limit is 18 or 21 to ensure someone is considered an adult. This means they are old enough to be considered an adult and can take responsibility for their actions if they choose to gamble.
At this age, they understand how to make and manage money, although gambling carries the risk of addiction. They must learn to take risks, control their emotions, and be responsible for the money they gamble. They will understand and learn the meaning of all this, but in reality, it's not that easy. However, if they are intelligent enough, they will understand and realize that gambling is just for fun.

Teens should be off the poll, they are not ready to gamble.

18 years of age is mainly the legal age, the brain has fully developed even without experience. There is no harm in gambling from a legal age depending on the country (18 or 21), also earning plus a good sense of spending, 1%-5% in a month of your income to be explored in gambling is appropriate.

I didn't wait for my late 20s or to be 30 before gambling, if you're disciplined and responsible it won't be a problem.

The rightful age for gambling from gambling companies is usually 18; this is the age that normally classifies one as an adult by law. However, when it comes to the right age to start gambling, I don't think the 18 required by gambling companies is sufficient.

You can be 18 and not mature enough to handle gambling; you can be 18 and have no income to rely on while gambling, instead seeing it as a means of making money.

The best age to start gambling is when you understand that gambling is a game where winning can't be guaranteed, and when one is mature enough to control their emotions and not let emotions drive them to chase after losses. For me, maturity, understanding, and having a source of income are the most important factors; being 18 does not fully qualify someone for gambling.

Young people usually have a higher risk tolerance and can be very reckless and irresponsible. Some people over the age of 30 also have high risk tolerance and make huge bets. Maybe age isn't such an important factor. Mentality and discipline can be way more important than age.
Some people never grow up mentally(and the number of such immature men actually keeps growing). The "man-child" is a serious problem for the western civilization. If you ask the gambling haters, age doesn't matter, because gambling is a toxic and wrong activity by default, so every age, at which the people start gambling is wrong. ;D

I cant name right age to start gambling, but I would say that the right time is when a person understands value of money, when a person has gone through troubles with money, has worked to earn them. So to say a person understand feeling of having no money, shortage of losing them. People achieve that experience at different age. Maybe I can cross-out "teens and early 20", because at such an age people arent most responsible towards money.

18 or 21 should be enough imo as long as those who are at that age have enough money we can’t expect for 18 year olds to be super mature no matter what people say that some are smart, the thing is that they will always lack experiences to fully mature until they get older but i believe they can think enough for themselves to know what’s right or what’s wrong

I agree with you age is important perhaps we already have a government regulation with a certain age requirement and where this age is considered or  echoes for taking responsibilities of actions, we already know that age is a number but at some point it comes with wisdom and knowledge,  and maturity becomes a thing of the mind, any one within 18+ that are making their own money should gamble and be ready to take responsibilities for their actions while anyone below the required age should not gamble that is my own judgement just as the same as you.

Maturity is very important in managing gambling activities, one must keep oneself responsible and make the right decisions in any situation and for this one must be an adult, when a minor gambles, he will easily get deeply involved in the temptation of gambling which will make him addicted, because he is a minor and unable to make the right decisions. Therefore, it is important to follow this age guideline, no one should be allowed to get involved in gambling before becoming an adult, because this will lead to a very bad situation for his good future.

Yes, i agree with you, but i want to add that 18 years if you work... if you are supported by the family the age increases until you are independent, because as i said in another post you can understand the value of money only if you work and sweat for the money you have earned.
otherwise it is of no use

Actually, it depends. I used to gamble with my roommates over who would do the dishes or clean the house in university.
Later, it turned into money. I think it should be 18+ in any case.

You are right. There are people who dont see 18 as being an adult honestly. When I was 18, I can remember being restricted to so many things, especially going to parties, staying out all night and gambling.

However, my point is 18 is a general age that is considered to be an adult. As a parent you can decide that 21,25 or even 30 is the age you can let your child make certain decisions on their own, that is also fair.

Actually, it is done in line with the society, if you look at it closely, you can understand that there are many families who still keep their children above 20 years of age under control, they cannot stay out at night and come back home by evening, this has made them very disciplined, again there are many societies where children aged 17 to 18 stay out all night, basically they are disobedient to their parents, or there are many families who do not keep an eye on what their children are doing, even if they are out all night, they do not worry about anything. I have seen these in reality where their thinking changes with the situation based on the society and the surrounding environment.

Even if the rules are changed, it will not change the fact that there are still underage people who gamble, which will definitely endanger themselves and affect their mental health.
Over 21 years seems to be a more appropriate age to start gambling for the same reason that being more mature will provide more insight, including how to deal with gambling properly.

You made mention of some 18 year old. Of course, most of them, grow in such a way that they can handle finances properly than how a 30 year old would do. But only some. In a percentage of 100% only 5% can be classified into that category. Making them still below the age to gamble responsibly. The remaining 85% dont know what to do with their life, talk more of being able to gamble while gambling responsibly.

Also, there decisions are the main reason why they are restricted in casino. Below 18 years are prone to make wrong decisions in gambling. How they react to win or loss is actually important.

I'm in support of this but let's look at it from another perspective, you said it should be the right age when they start making money above the age of 18 right? So if someone that's 20 or 22 starts making a crazy amount of money from web3, forex, gambling or whatever does this mean gambling is right for them because they can afford it? I think it might be a wrong move. Money isn't the only thing needed, they must also be mature mentally, that young age comes with mistakes

Basically, it must first be understood that when referring to maturity, it is not just a matter of age. There are 16-year-olds who are already mature in their thinking, able to think and act with consideration for the consequences, while on the other hand, there are 30-year-olds who are still unable to control themselves.

Generally, as we age, we become more mature both physically and mentally, enabling us to better discern between right and wrong. In countries where gambling is legal, the age limit ranges from 18 to 21, depending on each country's policies. I believe another crucial factor is that individuals must have an income before being allowed to access gambling, which is of utmost importance.

Well, I saw many users who are below 18, and they are like geniuses. However, their field is different, here we are talking about gambling, and the users I am referring to are crypto traders. Gambling and trading are somewhat similar because both carry the risk of losing money instantly and can lead to addictions. Those kids know a lot about trading, but at such an age, they are not allowed to participate because if they lose, they may not be able to handle it mentally and could potentially fall into depression or harm themselves. So, I think that 22 is a good age when teenagers start maturing into adulthood and are better equipped to embrace loss as a part of gambling.

I believe there's a difference between simply starting to play and playing consciously. The difference is that you can start even before you're an adult, when you have little money and no concept, just randomly betting on anything and it's clear you'll lose. Later, when you start playing more consciously, you'll have a set of rules you'll abide by a larger bankroll, and then you'll have a completely different game, and that's precisely the beginning of what it should be.

Generally, the government of a country tries to determine an age considering the surrounding conditions of that country. According to that, the general public of the country decides whether they are adults or minors. In some countries, it can be 22 or more. Legally, if a person of a country is of that age, he will have the opportunity to gamble as an adult, but such a decision should be taken not only considering the age but also considering the financial capacity of a gambler. Age is a big factor in gambling when a gambler loses control. That's why it's important to get it right, even though adults are at risk.

Based on what I have seen, I would like the age of gambling to be increased from legal age limits because during that period most of those teens are still being introduced to so many new things and it would make it hard for them to make the right decisions when it comes to risk tolerance.

If possible make it late 20s or 30 so that they’ll be more prepared to face what’s to come should they start gambling. I have seen lots of teenagers who go into gambling and almost ruined their life because of it, some even go to the extent of stealing from their relatives because of gambling, because the idea of them escaping poverty via gambling was sold to them.

There's no right or wrong age, we all learn and mature at different times. There are some people who are very mathematically and financially astute by the time they're 25. Others haven't learned basic life skills and can still be reckless with money by the time they reach 40. I'd say that the gambling age restriction should probably start around 21, which is higher than 18 still used by many countries. At least for hardcore gambling like roulette or the slots, but maybe allow things like the lottery without allowing too much to be spent on it. At the youngest rung people need a few years to navigate the world without being bombarded and having their income drained by casinos / bookmakers, because they often have little money to start out with minimum wage jobs.

Someone turning 18 is now entering the workforce. They need to understand their own responsibilities and make their own choices. They need to learn to reason about their choices, both good and bad, based on their own experiences. I believe 18 is the right age. There's no need for other age ranges. The legal age is 18, and I know it varies by country.

This is generally the ideal age. A younger person may have a better mindset than an older person, it's all a matter of mindset.

The ideal age for gambling, in my opinion cannot be determined by age alone but rather by mental readiness, attitude and responsibility. Currently, there are many people who are much older but still cannot control themselves when gambling. On the other hand, there are also some who are still very young but have a good level of tolerance in their gambling because they know what to do and how to manage themselves so they are not overwhelmed by the gambling they do.

However, many gamblers today overlook these factors because what matters most to them is gambling regardless of whether they are ready or not. They do not consider the risks and worst case scenarios they may face because their focus is always on winning, changing their fate and hitting the jackpot which could very well be nothing more than an illusion and wishful thinking.

Yea,  the legal age set by the government makes no sense to me. Anyone who has reached that stage of self discipline and financial awareness can gamble. With these people, the consciousness is in their minds and they will better appreciate gambling as a fun activity than a mega source of income like some gamblers would. Even if people with this level of maturity win, they know how to put that money into good use than spend the money recklessly with the aim of going back to gambling for more.

Just like you said. 30-plus doesn't make one smarter, and it also can't make one handle situations better. Because maturity isn't just about age, but it differs in individuals. But I still think 18 is not even ready for gambling. And starting early can either ruin your future or make it better; it all depends on the individual and how they handle it. But the government put it at that age because that's the age one learns to be more responsible and will be held accountable for their actions.

It is not something new that there are different legal for different countries, but based on personal experience (because I started gambling, drinking, and smoking early due to the company I keep and other sex I have a relationship with), when it comes to gambling, I believe the legal age should be 21.

When it comes to discipline and understanding money. An 18year old kid is old enough to understand discipline with money if the parents understand their kid and also make them their friend.
We have 21 yrs old who are millionaires because they have the right discipline and parents who guide them through their path to success

As long as you have good financial resources and you are not having financial problems, I would say, no matter what age you are. But at least above 18. We can't define this age as you grow older because we have varying financial capability so to speak. So it depends on your financial capability once you are old enough to know what is right or wrong. Of course, kids below 16 are quite vulnerable, hence, they should be guided by their parents or guardians when it comes to exposure in gambling. They may say they know what they are doing, but they are not yet ripe in terms of emotional aspect and so with financial management.

The right age to start gambling is when you understand what accountability is all about and you are become mentally and emotionally mature to control yourself...The easy answer would have been 30 right, but here's the thing even at 30 some people who have probably made money start making careless mistakes because they can't control theirself...of course underage gambling isn't an option but age alone is not what makes a person mature enough

Although the age of 18 plus is always set and mentioned for gambling, but in this online era, this 18 plus is never accepted because now mostly teenagers are participating in gambling. If you look at the statistics, you can see that in the current era, teenagers have mobile phones in their hands, now they can easily participate in gambling through mobile phones if they want. Where it is very easy to register a casino platform and gamble, why wouldn't people gamble? People gamble there and even though the age of 18 plus is set, no one respects it and participates in gambling, that is why there is a shortage of education in the country. Although the government is not keeping much eye on it, every parent should keep an eye on this issue so that their children do not gamble by skipping their studies and should be prevented from buying mobile phones. Determining the age of 18 or 21 is not important because even a young primary school student can easily register on a casino platform, even if it mentions 18+.Therefore, one's family must be aware and one must be aware of oneself. Only then will our lives be bright and teenagers will be able to protect themselves from gambling addiction.

You have made a very good point but again, this level of maturity comes with certain age limits, it will be super rare to find someone below the ages of 15 having all of this attributes because  at that age they are still within  the formative stage of their teens and only  a very scarce percentage must have figured some of these things out enough to want to implement it as a life skill, and that is why the age limits becomes necessary.

And with the rampant advertisement of influencers with the casinos they are affiliated with.
This makes the younger ones have more idea of gambling. Despite that their minds are not yet open to it and they have no own money.
They'd do something about it and they're going to ask their parents to gamble if they cannot and even follow up a KYC if it's needed to be done.

Should having money attract you to gambling at a young age?
If a young person is attracted to gambling, his mind will become centered on gambling from an early age and all his academic activities will be disrupted solely because of gambling. Everything should start from a certain age limit, especially if gambling starts below the age of 18, then gambling can have serious consequences for that person. That is why the age of 18 is recommended in the terms and conditions of every gambling establishment. However, we can accurately value the work we undertake as adults, but if something is undertaken at a young age, we cannot accurately value it. Therefore, age is an important factor in every thing.

Hmm I would say the age of 21 is good. In the states drinking legally is 21 years of age and I think that should also apply to gambling too. It would be cool to see that happen and might also ensure that kids are more responsible.

what you said is right. Gambling at the age of 18 or below will definitely have a severe effect on the individual. It may even leads to gambling addiction due to earlier exposure to gambling. Most of this people that are within this age limit are more vulnerable so exposing them to gambling or allowing them to start gambling at that age is wrong. Although age they said is not maturity because I have seen were someone who is within the age 50+ committed suicide because he lost huge amount of money while gambling.

Depends on the country in question because in my own country once you are up to 18 years and above you are up to the age of accountability.
In my opinion getting to the age of accountability which is 18 years doesn't really justify your reasons getting involved in gambling but your level of maturity mentally and also to be able to control or astain from negative impact that can be influenced by gambling is what counts to me.

Furthermore, it is important you not just rush into gambling because you are up to age but let it be that you have something tangible doing, you are able to sort yourselves out financially so you wouldn't get involved in some dirty shit just to fix up your gambling activities,

There are many boys and girls who are much younger than 18 who are attracted to gambling and are gambling. The biggest reason for this is because of giving them mobile phones. Nowadays there are many online casinos which are very advertised and after seeing them many young boys and girls are attracted to gambling. Even if all these casinos have a time limit of 18 years, they lie and start gambling by increasing their age.

I think it is best if a person can gamble only when he is 18 years old. Because then everyone starts understanding good and bad. Even if a person loses a lot of money, he will be able to handle himself. But if he is 18 years old, he may not be able to handle himself.

When your sense tickles that gambling is dangerous, that is the best time to start gambling, there is a difference between know and pretending like you don't know all because money is involved, or knowing what gambling is capable to turn you into and respect it for what it is.

For this, I believe that till the end of time gamblers will always be addicted to gambling, it is their sense of believe that's crucifying them, it doesn't matter how old or young you are, what you believe about gambling is what will shape you.

When people lose money and start freaking out, I like asking them about what they expected, they never expect to lose money, they aren't prepared for that and they go for gambling, tell me what's more stupid than this.

A person should not participate in gambling until he is an old man. By adult we mean that if he is eligible to earn money, then he is an adult and when he is of age to earn money, his age can be approximately between 23 and 25 years. However, in the past, I have seen on gambling platforms that the minimum age for gamblers is 18 years, but a person being 18 years old means that he is a young man.
If he enters gambling at that time, then his future career is most likely to be ruined, so basically to me, anyone between 23 and 25 years old is quite suitable for gambling and earning money in terms of employment.

You know, to be honest, minors don’t really follow those rules. If they want to, even if it’s prohibited, they can still find a way to gamble. For example,
I know someone who’s still a teenager, but what he does is use the name of an older acquaintance or friend who’s of legal age.

He even told me once that they had an agreement that if he wins, he’ll give his friend 15% of the winnings, and his friend agreed.
So this means that gamblers who already have the habit of gambling can easily bypass these kinds of rules.

15 years is naturally very low and this time is not perfect to be mature. There is no scope to consider this age as mature. In most countries of the world,  above 18 years are generally considered adults. The age of maturity in gambling can be any age from 18 to above. In most countries, people of this age are considered competent to make their own decisions, which is why any age above 18 is suitable for gambling. We can not say that maturity comes in people at a specific age.

I'm seriously concerned about how powerful betting advertising is these days, suggesting that any kid from school can place a bet and get a taste of easy money. It shouldn't be so tailored to them. I understand that governments are trying to combat this, but they won't do anything about online casinos and VPNs. Therefore, online casinos themselves need to implement strict age verification for gamblers. And if the gambler is still a teenager, then it shouldn't be verified by a bookmaker or online casino.

In general, most things are usually considered over 18, and that's usually the case with things outside of gambling, isn't it?
Sometimes, gambling isn't just about money it can involve other things, like what you're doing, or even objects.

But now, with the rise of online gambling, it's easier for many people, and even minors can access it. This isn't just fiction it actually exists, as it happens in my neighborhood.

Yea, if it's trading, there's a bit difference because it's not completely like gambling that depends on luck, trading is based on having the skill to become successful, if someone handles trading as gambling, then the results will not be similar because they are relying on luck and not skill. In trading, skill is being respected to a large extent but not in gambling where the games doesn't obey any strategy.

Trading and gambling should never be seen as the same, there are clear fundamental differences between them, which we have already discussed countless times, to be successful in trading you need to have market analysis, strategy, experience and the ability to make the right decisions, and for this you need to acquire trading education, spend a lot of time and then you can become skilled, nothing is achieved here depending on luck. But in the case of gambling, it is completely dependent on luck, no strategy is needed here, so these two should not be confused with each other, their characteristics are different, so you have to manage them by making the right decisions.

Yea, am in with you on this, I think 21 is better than 18. At least, at that age, one is more mature and have built some strength mentally. Even though we treat 18 years as an adult, I don't think they are fully adjusted to live and its harsh treatment. I know the difference in my thinking compared to an 18 years old child. Infact, I have one leaving with me now and I can't even allow him to gamble because he acts immature and not fully developed to take such decisions and handle the emotions or feelings that comes with gambling.

21 is just better, at least, apart from making personal money, the person can face and handle some difficult situations when they arise. 18 is a bit too early if am to decide.

I don't think it should be about making money, because I started making money much earlier than I was mature enough to understand how to manage money, much less risk. I think between the ages of 19 and 20, I began to realize I was more mature, I already had some savings, and since I earned everything myself, I was careful with my money and never allowed myself to lose much. And perhaps around that time, I began to understand risk management, and by then I'd made several serious mistakes that I didn't want to repeat. So, I think that age might be more suitable for gambling, although everyone is different, and maybe some people are better off starting later, while others will be ready for more responsible gambling sooner.

Although in my country the legal age for gambling is 18+ which is more recognised globally as an adult age but ley for me I'll agree with you guys that 18 years is not very matured enough to handle the psychological stress that comes with losing to the bookies most 18 years are reckless spenders and are very ignorant of risk management, at 21 the person must have got more experience of Adulthood and would be better at handling their decision making.

You conception of making an exceptions for 21 year old person compared to 18 years is not completely accepted by me because such conception can never be generalized, some one can be 21 year old and still not have that mature mentality infact some 18 years person can even have more of that mature mentality compared to some 21 years person, my point is let us not personalized age as a center of mature mentality because even in our society today you will agree with me that many younger person can behavior more mature in various kind of ways compared to an older person.

In most countries, the legal age for gambling is 18 or 21. However, age is never a measure of mental or financial maturity. There are many who can make mature decisions at the age of 18, while many who are over 25 cannot do so. The age of 18 is a time when every person is able to take responsibility for their actions. But at this age, their income is not that high, so if they lose money gambling, it is a big loss for them. In addition to having a legal age limit, emphasis should also be placed on creating awareness and a sense of responsibility.

Yes, that's kinda how it goes, really.

It first starts with the people that you kinda get together, but in reality it goes way beyond that.

And people know that in a way

The right age to start gambling is that we can see most casinos that are 18 plus. But nowadays most of the youth use smartphones before the age of 18+ and they create accounts there from the promotions of various casinos. According to what I have seen, some boys in my area have started using smartphones at the age of 14-15 and they gamble, and they often share them with people. However, there are many casinos that ask people to gamble at the age of 21 but it is made according to the rules of different countries. However, we know that in most of the countries gambling is allowed only for 18 plus people, but nowadays, we see that most of the youth are more immersed in gambling and they participate there even though they are not of age.

What I notice is that most young people that gamble always gamble just for the sake of money, most of them believe they can make additional funds from gambling, and that’s why most of them do end up gambling. Just few youths gamble just because they want to have fun, maybe am the only one seeing it like that, but am
Making my conclusion base on what youths in my community are doing, most of them see gambling as a source of income.

At younger age, gambling doesn’t only affect their academic activities, but distract them from other activities, and if they are not careful, they do end up getting addicted to gambling because they going to be carried away easily. Most younger ones are easily brainwashed, when they see people making money from gambling, they going to believe they can also make money from gambling, which at the end, they going to be addicted to gamble.

Normally 18 years above has always been the right age for someone to start gambling, but due to technology has made so many under age to start gambling and even though they always have this feeling that they can easily get rich overnight. However, sometimes age does not matter, what matters is how capable you are in controling yourself from getting addicted to gambling, is not all about age alone. Because even till now most gamblers are still lacking maturity in gambling which is not suppose to be.

I think there is no specific age for gambling. It is a surprise to hear that it is reality and correct. If you notice, the most will see teenage gamblers. Although each casino has been fixed at least 18+ years. But no one considers it. Although the icon is sought somewhere, each person creates an account with 18+ and starts betting on the slot game in the casino with money. In this case, we have to do, our children should always keep an eye on them so that they are not addicted and gambling does not survive. Then we can be relaxed, Will not be mentally and financially damaged.

That's an interesting question honestly and I think that there is no right or wrong age to gamble.
One who wants to gamble will just find any way to do it but still 21 years restriction is fine as most people become more mature to understand what they are dealing with at that age.
For people who are under 18 I wouldn't suggest gambling because as you mentioned they probably earn from side gigs and that money is more important to us than to gamble it.
It is something we cannot afford to lose and the first rule in gambling is to gamble with money that you can afford to lose.

In gambling, the maturity of one's own actions, limitations, and self-control are the most important, because here one has to stop oneself at the right time, but if one does not have self-control, then one will not be able to stop oneself at the right time, which will cause harm to oneself and it will eventually make one addicted. However, we cannot ignore the issue of adulthood, because self-control comes deeper in a person only after becoming an adult, so the issue of age is also very important, and along with this, the gambler must have the mental preparation to accept defeat, self-control and responsibility.

It is all a matter of upbringing and exposure. A 15 years old child might be too young in our eyes, but a child who is raised well will show signs of maturity compared to an adult in his late 30s. I am not encouraging minors to gamble, but age doesn't really mean maturity for some gamblers. Any gambler can be irresponsible and any gambler can be responsible irrespective of their age. The fact still remains that majority of the gamblers we see around are driven by greed to behave the way they do, it is not because they are too young or too old.

The legal age in most places to be able to partake in adult content and activities is 18 while in some, 21. That's the legal age for one to be allowed to indulge in gambling and other related activites. But being at/over the legal age allowed for such content and activities doesn't automatically make one matured enough. While it makes one legally matured, it doesn't necessarily make everyone who's at/over that age to be financially or/and morally responsible enough to indulge in gambling.
We as individuals are different and we all get matured at our own pace depending on the upbringing as well as several conditions that influences our lives in the society. There isn't any right age in my opinion. When you are financially responsible and obviously above the legal age, only then can you safely indulge in gambling.

I agree with your comment, reaching the legal age doesn't mean you are matured yet, especially when it comes to handling money and making responsible choices like gambling for yourself, gambling is a very hard decision to take and only a matured minded person with a self control and a better understanding can come into it. A person might reach the age of 18 or 21, but without financial discipline or self control, but they are still likely to make mistakes when it comes to gambling decision.
I do agree with your conclusion, there is actually no right ags to gamble. Maturity is individual, some people grow up learning how to manage money wisely, and control themselves while others gree up in a big lifestyle.

Even if they are over 18 years old if they do not have a job with a definite income then it is not recommended to play in gambling.
Because gambling will require money to play and bet but if you allocate only a little money it will be quite a fun game and depends on the main purpose of gambling.

Young people who start gambling are usually influenced by their environment, some countries allow gambling and every family has their own game
and finally a gambling is normal as long as it can be fully controlled and do not become addicted.

I also thought that gambling doesn't matter what age you are, because the number of people who are into it is growing every day, and the majority of them are under the age of 18, so it doesn't matter what age you are. They will start gambling as soon as they see what their friends are doing, and because it is all about money, they will start gambling as soon as they have a small amount of money.

There’s some places that you can see even the age of the 15 are every deep into the gambling which some are already addicted to the gambling. Yes ooff course is attracting the young ones and that’s they have high numbers of young people that into the gambling, I know that there are also old men’s that are into gambling but their not that much.

In fact, young boys and girls are increasingly attracted to advertisements from influential people associated with casino platforms. Nowadays, young boys and girls are always using mobile phones and they are constantly watching cartoons, reel videos of young children and short videos on their mobile phones for fun and while watching, gambling related advertisements are coming. Seeing all these advertisements, young boys and girls are getting attracted to gambling the most. But the most important thing for me is that parents should be aware. If parents are aware, young boys and girls will stay away from gambling. Young children will make mistakes but those mistakes should be corrected but not by explaining and hitting them.

You are right, from 18 years you verify your gambling account, they're restrictions in every gambling for someone who is not up to 18 years to partake in gambling, but the issue is that under ages boycott the process.

that's correct, i have seen so many girls and boys thats using smartphone, especially boys are gambling with their phones, assuming many gambling website accepts KYC Verification that means many under ages won't have the access to create multiple account in gambling site.

Right now it's difficult before you can see a casino of such kind, because many casinos is just interested to have traffic in the gambling,  do you observe currently that casinos are into competition, so they're looking for a way to stay in the market.

You can learn about risk in the first years of school almost so I wouldn't call that gambling, I'd say that's a maths lesson and that's the correct order of learning anything or you will get caught out more easily.  Learn how to ride a bike before you are sitting on one going down hill at high speed clearly is the best way to do it.
  The money is secondary but a rule for all is only gamble money you earn, dont borrow it and dont gamble what cant not be replaced in your budget, dont gamble the bill money.  Regardless of age thats a lesson to learn for anyone.

I think that casinos and almost every gambling sites would always place a limitation to the age requirement for gambling and I think the most acceptable age is the 18 years margin. I don't believe in your idea that age doesn't matter. It really matters because age has a lot to do with our power of choice. Science and humanity has set 18 as the age where every human would be able to make the right decision and understand it.

I don't also think that it is right for anyone to start learning about gambling before the age of 18 because learning about gambling is also a gambling. The moment a person starts learning about a given casino, he has already started gambling because intermittently, he would place a bet to prove his progress. So proper regulation should be put in place to avoid under age gambling at all cost.

You're correct when you said that one should only gamble what he earns and don't borrow money to gamble. A gambler must learn how not to gamble beyond his mean in order to avoid incurring excessive debt due to gambling since it is not guaranteed.

Gambling is not for everyone, there are mostly roughly features that follows for gamblers who are tender. They're probably expose to the intoxicated version of gambling and its very bad if you ask me. Gambling addicts are everywhere but we have those set of gamblers that can be able to control themselves but be rest assure they can even secure winnings for themselves, not just some average winnings but consistent ones. With the current inflow of technicalities and technologies, lads these days have no remorse for their action and do gamble as they pleases.

gambling is for everybody but the thing is that there so I'm starting age someone will reach before the person participate in gambling, we have to understand that when you are not up to 18 years and above you are not supposed to participate in gambling because you can be totally be influenced in gambling and you can easily become addicted, so such things have effect in in human being that is not up to age, we need to understand that gambling is all about people that have interest on it and people that is mindful who can cherish and who can also take risk, someone who is not matured or who doesn't have job is not suppose to gamble, else, gambling can lead the person into so many disadvantages.

21 is a bit young to start gambling and there are lots of reasons why I said that...people are likely to make mistakes at such phases of life  because they don't have experiences with a lot of things...At 30 even though you haven't gambled before you must have definitely learnt a lot from others and this would help to to stay in check so you won't end up like the people you are trying not to be like

Yeah, I think it might actually be a good thing if the person betting loses just a bit of money, they can actually remember that and not lose all their life savings later on.

But if the person never has lost anything before, they might end up in a very bad situation where they actually gamble a large amount of money.

It might actually be helpful to leave those experiences early on.

That can be true but many people would not want to start gambling at that late time, they should be thinking of doing something more positive in their life instead of gathering experience and knowledge to start gambling.
Most people starts gambling early not to have fun but to make money but as time goes on and they don't see the success, they start making amends after they must have made many mistakes. So, what am saying is that so many people would not be patient till they to 30 years of age before they start gambling.

Yeah, I would say 18+ is fine, but honestly, the real right age to start betting should be when someone fully understands the value of money and how it actually works. You know, when you have already started earning by yourself, that way, you feel the effort it takes to make every penny, and you will naturally treat gambling more responsibly..

A lot of people start too early thinking it’s a quick way to get rich, but without financial maturity, it just turns into reckless spending. So yeah, legal age matters, but understanding money and having your own source of income matters even more before you step into betting..

It's definitely higher, probably over 20, because 21 to 30 is a stable age, especially in terms of mindset. It's an age when people tend to think more about the consequences than their ego. But sometimes it also depends on the individual.

Because attitude and character can significantly influence a person's emotions and mental state. For example, if someone is easily angered or emotional over even the smallest things, gambling isn't suitable for them. They'll often become caught up in emotions and recklessness. And when it comes to nature and character, this isn't dependent on age.

In as much as I would love to believe or agree that the more one grow the more mature and reasonable they become but nowadays I think that is not longer the case because some folks at their early 15-17s they already become mature and some think like an adult and some also think more than some adult do while some of them also still behave like their age (kid). So to me I think there is no particular age someone should be before they start gambling but rather anyone at any age who is maure in mind and understand what gambling is all about is okay to gamble.

Yeah that is right. Age doesn't matter in case the income is relatively on the lower side.
Its no rocket science that we need to fulfill our basic necessities first and only then consider using the left over amount for gambling.
But the harsh reality is that there are some people, who despite earning a low income chose to gamble and lose that money.
This keeps them trapped in the lower class forever.

The legal age limit is very much sensible, but then in addition to the age factor (18 or 21), I believe that other factors are meant to be put into consideration before a person starts gambling, the reason for this is that  one can be 21 year and yet still don't have an income of his own, he/she may even be 22 year and still behaving less mature than their counterparts........ The two major factors that has to be considered before one starts gambling are: 
1) Level of Maturity( in risks and whatnot)
2) If there is an Income Source etc....

Not everything will necessarily go smoothly. Even having your own income doesn't guarantee that players will be able to gamble responsibly. We agree that gambling for fun is the right choice, but the problem is that everything can change once gambling becomes a problem. Many people gamble for fun, but when they gamble, their goal changes from simply having fun to chasing wins. I agree that having your own income is important, because we all have our own needs, and only we can fulfill them.

Even though they understand the risks involved in gambling, many fear they will become addicted and return to gambling. Whether they borrow money from friends or steal from their parents or other relatives when they experience losses, this is the effect if they don't have an income. This is a small example of how borrowing online loans can have far-reaching consequences and be a burden on their families. While it may seem simple, if these loans aren't repaid, it can damage relationships within the family and beyond. Friends or others who borrow money can feel betrayed, while parents can be disappointed and lose trust, leading to emotional conflict.

those that have dreams to catch up may not start developing the feeling of gambling quite on time, unless they have achieve thier dreams before they can start looking into gambling for fun and who knows how long it would take. and yeah, gambling is always more interesting when we must have getting all that which we desired for, This way you won't be expecting too much in gamble even when you keep losing it won't have any negative impact in one's live, reason is because you have other source of getting money. But when you're into gambling without achieving any of your dreams or target you won't be able to enjoy the fun to the fullest.

I think 30 is a good start. By 30, you probably have a decent job or a business and you can play for fun without getting addicted. Governments say you are an adult if you are over 18 but let’s be honest being an adult is more than just getting old. Unless you are financially independent, your not a full adult imo. None of us are. We are either wage slavin or chasing yields endlessly. Ain’t got no time to enioy the world. People that are 18 years old can drive, drink alcohol, have sex, gamble etc but just because they can do those doesn’t mean they will always be fun. I have friends that got married before they are 20 and they are miserable now. Wew, that’s not living fast, that’s being dumb

I believe the correct rule is to prohibit gambling until the age of majority, regardless of what that age is in a given country. Typically, that age is 18, 20, or 21. Before that age, people gamble only informally in underground casinos. But strictly speaking, the formal age of majority doesn't always coincide with the actual age of majority. Maturity can be reached at different ages, as can wisdom and experience. And in gambling, you need not only the formal age of majority, but also wisdom and experience. Otherwise, you risk falling victim to casino or bookmaker marketing.

Yeah I agree 30 is a great age. However most people in their 30s are busy with work and their families and they don't have time to gamble in a casino. Compare your life in your 20s and your 30s. In your 20s you have lots of spare time and can go to casinos and have lots of time for hobbies. In your 30s you are constantely working and taking care of your family. Even if you wanted to gamble you just wouldnt have the time.

Thats why most casinos want to get you to gamble as early as possible. Generally the same age as drinking. They cant make it earlier than that because in most jurisdictions you would be considered a minor.

Then of course are those which are near retirement. Again they dont work and got lots of spare time, so they gamble. However many have a fixed income and cant lose too much so they generally only play the lotto or slots.

On the other hands, I rarely hear people age 18 or 21, or younger, gets into serious troubles with gambling. Its usually a person in age, who should be mature enough, experienced and wise, who took loan, borrowed money from friends, have debt towards casino and is thinking where to get more money to win everything, that was lost, back. I have never seen a teenager or something young in such deep troubles. There exception, but there are not many of them. Sometimes I think, that why not let younger person gamble, get through all the problems, learn tough experience and live a happy life after, while still have time for that.

I think that 20 years is a good time for gambling, but 30 years is the perfect time to gamble because as you said, people are usually most mature at the age of 30 because they have the responsibility of the family. At this time, a person has to lead their life with equal importance in all aspects. They observe more about good and bad and take decisions, which is why if someone gambles at this time, then he will definitely be able to control himself while gambling.

Yes, that's exactly what i was thinking. You have to have a certain intellectual maturity, no doubt, but you also have to have a source of income, because if you have to finance this habit with money from mum and dad, it's absolutely not okay.
if you earn, then you can try to have fun in some way, like this

FFS, start at 18 so you have more time to fix problems that you will create while being a newbie, have ahead whole life to earn money, have more time to understand that its entertainment than earning money. So sad to see when aged people, who supposed to be smart, make silly mistakes and ruin their lives, making their last years dedicated not to enjoy life, but to return debts.

Gambling is a place of entertainment, but here you will suffer financial losses, that is, you have to accept the financial losses and enjoy the entertainment by gambling, but this financial loss must be made with your own money, not with the money you need, you must use only your own earned money for any hobby or entertainment. If you continue to practice these habits with your parents' hard-earned money, it is definitely a big mistake. Try to set limits within your own income and enjoy gambling.

Only adults should have access to gambling, as teenagers aren't yet capable of handling the stress of losing. At 18, a person is responsible enough to make their own decisions. I think it's possible to do this at an earlier age, but there aren't many teenagers who become mature before reaching adulthood. So, I agree with the restrictions stated in casino rules, which prohibit gambling for those under 18 or 20. This isn't an activity that should attract young people, they should first learn how to earn and manage their money, and then decide whether to risk it.

Yes, I think it's quite clear that the brains of teenagers are still not developed enough to be able to process gambling correctly.

It's similar to how alcohol is also only allowed for adults, that's the kind of stage in which people can actually end up making their own decisions.

It can vary from person to person, but it's usually around 18 years of age.

As far as I know, the legal age for gambling depends on the laws of a country and region. In most countries, you have to be 18 or 21 years old to play casino or online gambling. In some countries, you can only play all types of gambling if you are 18 years old. In many countries, if you are not 21 years old, you cannot enter a casino, which is a legal offense. However, there are many countries where gambling is not legally legal, which is why there is no specific age limit for gambling in that country. And in countries where gambling is legal, the age limit given according to the laws of the country allows people of that age to play gambling in casinos.

Only adults are allowed to gamble because it is believed they are mature enough to start earning money and take their own decisions. Since you must be 18 years old and above in most countries before you will be seen as an adult, I think the right age to start gambling is 18 years and above, and it also written in a gambling platform that you must be 18+ before you can proceed to their platform.

I like to think that the right age to start gambling depends on what you are doing at that age. If you are still living with your parents, and they are housing and feeding you, boy, you should not be gambling. You should be out there looking for a job or trying to complete your education or doing something to get be independent of your parents and family. But if you are at the stage where you are already holding stuff down for yourself, you pay your rent, clothe and feed yourself, then you can gamble. But not anything less than 21.

Yeah, an adult is much more than just growing older. At 18, we're all believed to be capable of making decisions that we would be held responsible for whatever outcome those decisions turn out to be. But at 18, there are still lots of people that are yet to be matured enough to indulge in several activities. Being an "adult" doesn't necessary make one matured.
I'm inclined to agree with your opinion that for you to be considered an adult, you ought to be earning an income. You mustn't be financially independent as that could take a longer time to materialize but you should at least, be earning a living wage.

The right age for anyone to start gambling is 18 and even the casino sites only recognize these age as the appropriate age suitable for anyone to start gambling, an 18yrs old person is a young adult that should be able to make responsible decisions for themselves and they can gamble as long as they are able to earn their own money and pay their own bills. Or I can also say that anyone that is earning money and is also paying their own bills is allowed to gamble and take responsibility for their losses but from the way I see it now even an underage people are gambling without any remorse and most times they do it secretly in their phones which is a bad thing.

That is right section of brain that governs decision making and impulse control is not fully developed until about age 25 which is why young adults between ages of 18 and 24 are far more susceptible to gambling addiction and impulsive betting. Legal ages of either 18 or 21 are established primarily to shield youth against this vice however fixed age is problem why is 18 year old allowed to vote or serve in military but not to gamble with their own money? So limit at 18 favors adult freedom but limit at 21 is more protective depending on maturation of brain and legal age is difficult balance between personal freedom and safety.

Rightly said. The fact that the brain’s decision making and impulse control are not fully developed until around the age of 25 does explain why younger adults are more likely to risky behaviors like gambling. And st same time, it creates a very confusing situation for policymakers for them to balance the right to personal freedom at the age of 18 with the need to protect individuals from harm. While 18 is been said and approved as legally adult, not everyone at that age has the maturity to handle risk and make safe decisions like gambling, which come with a very big consequences. The perfect age to bet I can't really say because age isn't maturity.

It's a shame for governments that the legal age for gambling isn't low in all countries. Unfortunately, teenagers often lack the ability to reflect on their actions. Like small children, they are often simply driven by impulses, and their behavior is completely inconsistent with rationality.
The entry barrier to gambling is very low these days, and children have bank cards from a young age. Using a bank card, it's easy to top up your deposit and purchase cases, which are a full-fledged gambling experience. After all, if someone gets a rare item, they'll win the jackpot.

Younger GenZ, especially those between the ages of 18 to 24, are at higher risk of addiction because their brains are not yet fully developed. The ability to control emotions, make decisions &  self-control are all still developing in these young adults. I think that starting to gamble before the age of 18 increases the likelihood of problems later.

So legally, 18 is fine, but it might be reasonable to have a stricter limit until late 20s. But there should be rules, educational campaigns, monitoring are needed especially for people just crossing into adulthood.

Gambling is a type of entertainment but here you have to use money and lose money. So a person should gamble only when he has a good source of income and from there he can earn money and spend some money on gambling for entertainment. And for this, a person must be an adult. Because no one can earn money except an adult. In almost every country, the minimum age of 18 is considered as an adult. And at that age everyone earns money. And then he can take any decision in his life. So no one has the right to prohibit him from gambling. Only some suggestions can be given since there are many risks of financial loss. So above 18 years of age can be the appropriate age for gambling.

I disagree with that. A lot of people between ages 18 to 24 still live with parents, try first jobs and have whole new world of "adults only" open for them. First they dont need a lot of money, because parents still provide them with food and roof. Secondly they would try to test all things that were not allowed to them, then focus only on gambling.

Imo a person 30+, who start to realize that at such early age he is not yet a professional worker and dont earn a lot, but wants a lot; possibly have a family and plan a baby, will think about having addition source of money, income, easy money. Such person might easily get addicted to gambling.

Chocolate, you are absolutely right, gambling or playing cards are just entertainment, if you spend amounts that you can afford to spend and lose then you will never have problems.
If you start thinking that you are smarter than others then you will only lose money.

I remember how not so long ago, there were many small gaming venues with slot machines in my city, and anyone could play there, I think even minors could, although I’m not sure about that. Later, they were banned, and I believe that was the right decision. Only adults should be allowed to play, and it would be better if the minimum age was 20 or older, because it can be difficult for young people to handle.

Hmmm. You do have a good point here. I started working when I was 16, although it's not like a regular job. I am still living with my sister, but I am paying half the electric bill, although I am alone and she has a family.
Does that mean I can gamble at that age even though I am still not of legal age? I believe that's a yes. I am making money, so I am responsible for where it will be spent, and if I mispend it, it will be me who will take the impact of getting short for my budget.

The only trouble in this era is that most local online casinos which is regulated take KYC seriously. I can gamble outside and pretend to be of legal age, but I doubt it can be done in online casinos.

From 21 onwards. Here in Brazil, the age of majority is reached at 18, which doesn't mean someone at that age is mature. They're practically an "older" teenager. On the other hand, age doesn't mean much when it comes to maturity; there are mature young people and immature old people. But, all in all, I think 21 is an acceptable age to start. It's not the right age, it's not a certainty, but it's what I think.

For me, whatever age for gambling there is nothing good, 18 years in underage views, old also in view is not good.

But if for the casino rules for me aged 20 years for me it is ripe, if they want to register in an online casino, the reason is the age of 20 years in my eyesight they have graduated from high school, This means they can already find work and money for themselves, it's up to them to spend gambling, basically the results of themselves, not from parents.

Bad children are still in school 18 years involved in gambling, they still expect from parents, sorry for their parents snacks of school used gambling, that is worse.

Let's start from the fact that i don't think anyone would even suggest that underaged kids should gamble. It's illegal everywhere and a bad idea in general.

Instead of putting a number to it, i would say that maturity differs from person to person. I only started to act more mature between 30-40 years old, and i was still under water with my finances. I didn't have skills / tools to fix it. So in my case, i don't see any harm waiting until you are mature enough to handle your finances.

But it's not like we could prevent all the mistakes that we make in early 20's anyway. So if you are not going to use lot to gamble, like taking a loan etc, it's likely that you have time to fix your finances later on anyway.

You're right, at 18 few children are able to provide for themselves, including housing, food, and so on. This means their parents provide them with the money for all of this, so I don't think they have the right to gamble away that money. I understand they have pocket money that they can spend as they please, but it's the parents' job to teach their children how to manage money to save, and perhaps even invest, if we're talking about age 18 or so. And let them try gambling when they start providing for themselves, then perhaps they'll be more mindful of the money they earn themselves.

Yeah, in most countries and in my country too, it is 18+, and even on most platforms before you can gamble..  At that age, you’re already considered an adult and should at least be have something or a system to be earning for yourself, so you can decide how to manage your own finances.. 
Gambling has risk, and it is right for someone who is mature enough to understand that and take full responsibility for their decisions..

Agreed, this is how it ought to be but some casinos are becoming too greedy or should I say corrupt, I don't know if the population of adult users they have isn't giving them enough profit, because I don't understand the reason why they wouldn't implement strict KYC process, this is the reason why kids have access to online casinos without proper verification...some casinos are the cause of underage gambling

Yeah but those rules are there to be broken only. Kids enter casinos often and you can see kids finding themselves addicted withoir parents being able to control it. Forget parents, often the games are enough to take time out of their schedules specially when they are in college away from parents.

So here discipline becomes important. If they are disciplined they will not gamble and save that money.

Both savings ans spending should be carefully done. Not allowing the kids to play a bit leads to them getting addicted more often.

The best way to learn, and to teach your children, financial literacy is by understanding how to manage your budget. If a child learns from an early age how to handle money properly, I doubt they’ll ever feel the urge to waste it all on gambling. Such problems usually arise when there’s no example to follow, but if a child sees from a young age how money should be spent wisely, they’re likely to behave the same way in the future.

The parents should be willing to show good example to the children in matters of money handling. Children will not be lured by gambling so easily when they know how to budget and spend their money in a fruitful way. Good financial education is instilled at an early age to teach the children how to be prudent in their use of money. With the knowledge on how to handle money, a child will be able to avoid such bad habits like gambling.

The home is an important agent of socialisation and the parents are important in the inculcation of the right values in the children. Nevertheless, the child learns from other agents of socialization, like the peer group and the mass media. Many children are exposed to gambling through means other than the family. As the parents try not to expose these children to gambling, they should also be observant to detect when they have started learning from other sources, so that they can be guided accordingly. 

A child learns behavior, values, and morality from the family. In the present day, socialization is not only from the family but also from school, classmates, television, or social media. Therefore, it is the responsibility of parents to monitor and guide them. In the present age of the internet, children can easily come into contact with undesirable activities that parents may not even understand. In this regard, every parent should keep a careful eye on their children and see where they are learning from. The conscious role of parents and modern social influence are important for shaping the values of the child.

I certainly agree with you, but there could be many factors at play. For example, teenagers might simply abandon these pursuits, especially gambling, because they think they're smarter than their parents and shouldn't be told what to do. While it's understandable that parents only want to improve things, sometimes this can be a turn-off. It can even make things worse, because teenagers will want to prove they can achieve greater success, which will only increase their losses. There's no ideal age for gambling, but it's best to be mentally prepared, because only players who can control themselves and handle losses, which absolutely everyone will experience, without too much difficulty, can become professionals.

This is also my advice.

If we can avoid the kids not to know anything about gambling, much better. But if they are seeing the example from us, we're doing a mistake out of it.

Because they're going to copy us and we can't reason out if they will justify it because they've seen it first from us. That's not responsible parenting in there.

And if they have learned it from the other people, we still have to guide them and tell that it shouldn't be done by them while they're young or even at legal age.

Children will likely be exposed to such things outside the home, meaning they'll try gambling or other things that might be forbidden at home. But parents can take care to educate their children about the potential impact of gambling on them, their habits, their mood, and even the loss of money. When they learn about this from their parents, they'll be more wary of hearing about it from their friends, who tell stories of winning big or losing money. It's best if parents talk about this with their children so they understand what it means.

In fact, learning money management is not just for adults, but it should be taught from a young age, I think it is more effective.
When a child starts spending money consciously from the beginning, he will become more conscious over time.
They will understand better how to plan and spend, and what things are productive to spend on, and this will make them more aware of spending money carefully.
And if this awareness is in a child, he will never be easily attracted to gambling, because they will know that if they gamble, they will only lose money, so they will definitely be careful about it.

Yeah, we can't control who are they going to be with and that's why whoever their influence when they're outside our home, we have to know who are they always with. Because they can be influenced by the peers and have that peer pressure if they play some dare game. Even if they dislike to do it, it will develop into habit and these lads are going to gamble when they feel that they could earn money on it easily.

Most places set the legal gambling age at 18 or 21, and that’s a good guideline to follow. It’s less about the number and more about maturity, being able to manage money, risk, and emotion. Starting too early often leads to bad habits instead of fun.

What age do you think people truly start understanding bankroll control?

I have seen many people who have learned to manage their money properly before they are 18. They have become much more experienced before their age. I have also seen many people who have become addicted to gambling very easily even after 25. So there is no fixed age for gambling.

However, 90% of people can control their bankroll or money properly when they are between 18 and 21. But, if we look at the current digital age, we will see that many boys under 18 are gambling secretly. But in their teenage years, they get addicted to gambling. They cannot control their bankroll or money properly. So the age of gambling basically starts from 18.

It is believed that one's you are above 18 years of age, you have become an adult by law and you are liable for your actions, the most important things to look at for is not allowing the underage 🔞 to engage in gambling. You can agree with me that an underage can't bear and withstand the pressure of loosing, this also applies in the case of drinking, once you are below 18, it is advice that you should not drink and if you are 18 , you should drink responsibly.

But this generation has easy access to phones and it has lead so many teenagers to gambling, you won't really know they are gambling because you don't monitor them, most times they end up using their tuition fees to gamble and are left stranded at the end of the day, when that happens they begin to look for means to replace the money they had already used to gamble and end up stealing to cover up their mess. No child who is not above 18 should be allowed to gamble as gambling is only for mature minds that can bear the risks of loosing.

A lot of people would say that it's okay to start gambling once you are up to 18 years old but I disagree with this and the reason for that is because I don't there is a certain age you'd get to before you experience a certain level of stability and that's when you are in your 30's. Some might say not everyone gets to that age before they become financially stable, well, that's true but you need to understand that being in your 30's comes with a lot of maturity and discipline, gambling involves your 20's can lead you into making bad decisions you might regret