Age restriction in gambling

[adzino]

Have you known that there is an age restriction in gambling? But it is varied among the countries in the world. I have just checked in wikipedia that commonly someone can play gambling starting from the age of 15/16/18/19/20/21 years. It depends on where he lives, every country may have different regulation related to the age restriction. Below I classify some countries based on the age restriction:

Age 5: Malawi (Casino)

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Source & more detail information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_age#cite_note-27

Lol, are you sure its age 5? Probably the place where you found the statistics had a typo or something. Why would it be legal for a 5 years old to play at a casino? I mean would they even know what gambling is in the first place? That is really weird.
15 years and above seems to be a reasonable age to set. During this time, they at least learn to take their own decision and starts to understand the "financial" aspects of the life/world.

[Rengga Jati]

I would like to add México to the list, here the limit is 18 years.

Done. I have updated and added it to the list. Thank you.

seems like everyone of us have that Malawi's attention because it is really intriguing

You are right. Although many other countries on the list, all people only talked about Malawi's age limit on gambling. But it is normal because it is something very unusual. I understand that people worry about children and their future by the regulation. I also think the same but we cannot do anything because of only the government or the authority there who can change the regulation.

Lol, are you sure its age 5? Probably the place where you found the statistics had a typo or something.

Read yourself, buddy. I enclosed the link to the source above. And the description there fits with the age.  

Why would it be legal for a 5 years old to play at a casino?

Not really sure to answer this one. It is what we all think about, not only you. Only the authority there who can answer this question or ask wiki to clarify.  

[stomachgrowls]

Have you known that there is an age restriction in gambling? But it is varied among the countries in the world. I have just checked in wikipedia that commonly someone can play gambling starting from the age of 15/16/18/19/20/21 years. It depends on where he lives, every country may have different regulation related to the age restriction. Below I classify some countries based on the age restriction:

Age 5: Malawi (Casino)

-snip-
Source & more detail information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_age#cite_note-27

Lol, are you sure its age 5? Probably the place where you found the statistics had a typo or something. Why would it be legal for a 5 years old to play at a casino? I mean would they even know what gambling is in the first place? That is really weird.
15 years and above seems to be a reasonable age to set. During this time, they at least learn to take their own decision and starts to understand the "financial" aspects of the life/world.

I do have the same question when i do able to read it up about that age 5 is already legal to play on a casinos which im pretty sure these young minds doesnt even know yet about handling fiat.

How much more no playing, im not really sure if this one is a legit info or just some sort of typo.When it comes to restrictions then it should be standardized on age 18 but due too high-technology nowadays
its really hard to suppress for young minds to get involved on early age without being detected.

I cant be sure that these laws or restrictions is being followed well on said countries.

[leowonderful]

When it comes to restrictions then it should be standardized on age 18 but due too high-technology nowadays its really hard to suppress for young minds to get involved on early age without being detected.

I cant be sure that these laws or restrictions is being followed well on said countries.

Crypto-based gambling's probably one of the biggest ways that minors in countries where the minimum age of gambling is 18 or more circumvent their local laws, sometimes with additional help from a VPN, but it's still relatively difficult for most people in this demographic to acquire cryptocurrency in the first place in order to gamble, and many sites limiting certain jurisdictions doesn't help their case either. I'd say most of the barriers put in place to enforce local laws and regulations are working decently well because of these reasons.

[Taskford]

When it comes to restrictions then it should be standardized on age 18 but due too high-technology nowadays its really hard to suppress for young minds to get involved on early age without being detected.

I cant be sure that these laws or restrictions is being followed well on said countries.

Crypto-based gambling's probably one of the biggest ways that minors in countries where the minimum age of gambling is 18 or more circumvent their local laws, sometimes with additional help from a VPN, but it's still relatively difficult for most people in this demographic to acquire cryptocurrency in the first place in order to gamble, and many sites limiting certain jurisdictions doesn't help their case either. I'd say most of the barriers put in place to enforce local laws and regulations are working decently well because of these reasons.

I don't think it related with crypto at all since actually they can play gambling in their neighborhood since there are card games which can easily and other outdoor betting stuffs since I saw it on my country to, and I think the government struggle to giving a helping hand for that case since sometimes there mother tolerate this act.

[Ailmand]

The age of 5 is too young for someone to gamble. They should be learning how to value money during that age and not to risk and waste money.

This age restriction doesn't matter since there is online gambling that doesn't require KYC. This age restriction can be bypassed minors easily.

[carlisle1]

The Age law of Iceland about letting 15 years old to bet in lottery is reasonable because i think Lottery is not that addicted betting place and also needs no skills for teenager to bet and have a chance to win.

But the 5 years old in Malawi?and allowing in Casino's?for me personally this is not right even i am sure there are only so Few of parents will bring their children in casino houses.

i will Not allow my child going any near gambling until they become Teens or much better if they will not the rest of their Lives.

[lienfaye]

I cant believe the country of Malawi are allowing 5 years old kid as legal age to play in casino.

That age should be studying at school or playing with friends. Its not an acceptable age to expose a kid in gambling.

Well its their law and discretion anyway so I think they know better whats the effect of this to their people.

[Janation]

I've also seen this age limit in our country and I think it needs to be higher.

I know that 18 is the legal age and 21 is the best age to move it but still, I think the better age is 24 or 25. At that age, people tend to think and process things more maturely. Still, I know that 24 and lower ages will still find a way to gamble the same with the current age at 21 where I know 20 and lower years old gamblers are still finding a way to gamble.

[NavI_027]

I cant believe the country of Malawi are allowing 5 years old kid as legal age to play in casino.

That age should be studying at school or playing with friends. Its not an acceptable age to expose a kid in gambling.

Well its their law and discretion anyway so I think they know better whats the effect of this to their people.

No way! Really?! Mate when I was on that age, what I knew is just play, eat, sleep then repeat . Hmm, don't tell me kids on Malawi got more mature minds among the rest of kids in the world that's why they can gamble ? I don't think so.

Kidding aside, the only reason I think of why their government allow minors to play despite of very young age is poverty. I mean, Malawi is a country in the Africa and we all know that the kind of living there is hard. Providing consistent education for the young is a challenge that's why they find gambling as gateway to have purpose ~ to earn money even a little bit just to sustain their daily lives.

[butcherme]

Here in my country once you reach the legal age which is 18 years old.
You were able to gamble in casino or even online. But i can say that online you can fake your age whenever you like.

[angrybirdy]

This is the first time I have heard that Malawi allow kids at the age of 5 to gamble.
I just can't imagine that a five year old kid can start playing, I don't think that they can actually understand what they are doing, it can also lead them to early addiction.

Kids of that age are not usually wandering around unaccompanied. What that rule means is that they are allowed to go inside and play, but, of course, they can do it only with the help of some adult.

Why did that restriction appeared, in the first place? I think, it can be explained in the following way. Many gamblers are superstitious, and some of them believe that luck is on the side of the youngest. So they bring babies to casinos to hit the spin button of a slot machine, or for some similar reasons. Hence the restriction, to stop them from bringing kids at the age below 5.

Even if you say that kids can't wander inside the casino by their own, I just can't imagine that those parent was exposing their child in the world of gambling. At a really young age, they can already experience gambling, it is not a proper way to raise a child.

[maydna]

What? Kids 5 year old can play gambling in Malawi? To be honest, I am shocked to read it. But it says in the article that the younger children (babies) do not know the meaning of money. Perhaps the government needs to change the rule not because the kids don't know about money but because if they gamble since they are young, it can be a usual activity when they are growing up, and they will still playing gambling because of money.

It is okay to see gambling is legal for people who already 17-18 years, but for kids 5 years old, hm that seems not right. But it is interesting to know the minimum age of playing gambling in all countries.

[MWesterweele]

This is the first time I have heard that Malawi allow kids at the age of 5 to gamble.
I just can't imagine that a five year old kid can start playing, I don't think that they can actually understand what they are doing, it can also lead them to early addiction.

Kids of that age are not usually wandering around unaccompanied. What that rule means is that they are allowed to go inside and play, but, of course, they can do it only with the help of some adult.

Why did that restriction appeared, in the first place? I think, it can be explained in the following way. Many gamblers are superstitious, and some of them believe that luck is on the side of the youngest. So they bring babies to casinos to hit the spin button of a slot machine, or for some similar reasons. Hence the restriction, to stop them from bringing kids at the age below 5.

Even if you say that kids can't wander inside the casino by their own, I just can't imagine that those parent was exposing their child in the world of gambling. At a really young age, they can already experience gambling, it is not a proper way to raise a child.

I agree, Parent should be more responsible to their child because exposure to gambling at a young age may put the minor at serious risk of developing a gambling addiction later on their life. Parent must know what is the best for their children and do it because theres positive effect when they growing.

[mich]

http://www.casinocity.com/malawi/lilongwe/american-palace-pirates-casino
Arcade (Children over five years old are admitted, as there is a childrens' play area with fifteen video games and six gaming machines)

[GideonGono]

Have you known that there is an age restriction in gambling? But it is varied among the countries in the world. I have just checked in wikipedia that commonly someone can play gambling starting from the age of 15/16/18/19/20/21 years. It depends on where he lives, every country may have different regulation related to the age restriction. Below I classify some countries based on the age restriction:

Age 5: Malawi (Casino)

Age 15: Iceland (lottery)

Age 16: United Kingdom (Football pool, Scratchcards), Estonia (other), New Zealand (instant kiwi)

Age 18: Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand (horse racing), Palau, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vanuatu, Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, México, etc

Age 19: South Korea, Canada, USA

Age 20: New Zealand (Casino), Sweden (Casino), Japan, Nigeria

Age 21: Belgium, Estonia (Casino), Armenia, India, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines (casino), Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Namibia, Niger (casino), Bahamas, Saint Kitts and Nevis, US Virgin Islands (casino), USA, Macau

Age 23: Greece

Source & more detail information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_age#cite_note-27

How surprising LOL. I expect that even though there are different age restrictions from one  country to another to be above 18 years of age but 5 is quiet sever tho. What can a children possibly understand what they are doing and also to be introduced into this kind of addiction at a early age is quiet sad if we think about it. Though if there are children playing then it might possible that some adult are just using them with no good intentions of course.

[Baofeng]

What? Kids 5 year old can play gambling in Malawi? To be honest, I am shocked to read it. But it says in the article that the younger children (babies) do not know the meaning of money. Perhaps the government needs to change the rule not because the kids don't know about money but because if they gamble since they are young, it can be a usual activity when they are growing up, and they will still playing gambling because of money.

It is okay to see gambling is legal for people who already 17-18 years, but for kids 5 years old, hm that seems not right. But it is interesting to know the minimum age of playing gambling in all countries.

Yes, me too, I'm still trying to remember what am I'm doing at age 5, lol, but for sure gambling is not one of them. So it really surprises me to see that the age restriction in Malawi is 5 years old, what are they trying to achieved here? By age 7-10 they're no longer going to school and probably be gambling, becoming addicted at a young age? Doesn't make sense at all.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Have you known that there is an age restriction in gambling? But it is varied among the countries in the world. I have just checked in wikipedia that commonly someone can play gambling starting from the age of 15/16/18/19/20/21 years. It depends on where he lives, every country may have different regulation related to the age restriction. Below I classify some countries based on the age restriction:

Age 5: Malawi (Casino)

Wow what's happening in Malawi, can't believe citizens can start gambling at the age of 5 that means before they get to adolescent they're already addicts or professional gamblers, regards to the outcome of their previous bets over the years. Since my county age restriction isn't been enforced effectively it t means same fate is happening in other countries.

It's written that one must be 20 years and above before you can gamble in Nigeria although when you visit game houses, you'll see different range of children playing bet don't understand why the system isn't working over there.

[Palider]

As I have also tried to see if this is real or not, I research about it and yes at the age of 5, they are legally allowed to gamble.
It's hard to think whether the kids know what they are doing or where they get the money to play. But I think they should be more strict when it comes to the legal age of allowed gamblers since it is not proper for kids to grow in gambling.

Well,  in my reaserch Malawi is underdevelop country thats why they are no legal papers probihited those child to play gambling.
https://www.borgenmagazine.com/why-is-malawi-poor/

And also it's true that they allowing child age 5 years old to play gambling. And also its surprised me that Tunisia and Algeria don't have regulation in age.

Tunisia
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
None
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation
None
Malawi
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
5+
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation
5+
Algeria
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
None
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation

Source.
https://www.analyzecasino.com/news/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-gamble/

[imstillthebest]

As I have also tried to see if this is real or not, I research about it and yes at the age of 5, they are legally allowed to gamble.
It's hard to think whether the kids know what they are doing or where they get the money to play. But I think they should be more strict when it comes to the legal age of allowed gamblers since it is not proper for kids to grow in gambling.

Well,  in my reaserch Malawi is underdevelop country thats why they are no legal papers probihited those child to play gambling.
https://www.borgenmagazine.com/why-is-malawi-poor/

And also it's true that they allowing child age 5 years old to play gambling. And also its surprised me that Tunisia and Algeria don't have regulation in age.

Tunisia
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
None
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation
None
Malawi
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
5+
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation
5+
Algeria
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
None
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation

Source.
https://www.analyzecasino.com/news/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-gamble/

i didnt know if i will be happy with that or not because i cant totally say that gambling is bad but some says its bad that why they provide age restriction limit  .

id say not because i think its better if the younger the person will engage on gambling activities so that when he is on the right age he will now be profesional and he will now know the do's and dont's on gambling.   others say its bad because i think they the person can be addicted on an early age and he will forgot his responsibilities as a young person like schooling and stuffs like that . guidance of the older will be needed to patch these thing up