Age restriction in gambling

[maxreish]

I was just amazed that Malawi allowed children at the age of 5. Like maybe when they are just started to learn how to read and do some maths, right? This just means that a younger generation will be allowed to gamble on their place especially when they are over 5 yrs old. I don't wanna judge them but they are attracting more people to gamble at the young age. They should be enjoying there life playing games and not playing in casinos.

On the other hand, i thought Philippines age restriction is 18 yrs old. Thanks for providing this information. Honestly, I am in favor that Philippines integrate that law.

This law is taken seriously by the Filipino government in an effort to eliminate the risks of underage gambling

[sunsilk]

It is also surprising to see that in Malawi the minimum age restriction is just only 5 years old. I've searched if the country's main source is in gambling industry but it tends to be not.

Based with bestuscasinos.org, around the world the estimated minimum age restriction is from 18-21. I didn't expected that a country like Malawi will have the lowest age of 5 and maybe there's something more with that country that allows these kids to be dealt with.

[jhonjhon]

As far as I know, anyone can gamble so long as they are 18 years old and above but I was really shocked that there is a place that really allows a 5-year old to gamble. I think it is too early for a child to be allowed to gamble. In our country on the other hand, only allow those 18-year old+ before they can go inside a casino and they need to present an identification that shows they are really 18 years+. For Malawi, I'm not sure if this is true but I don't think it is a good practice. Children with this age should be at school and not in a casino doing gambling.

[Pmalek]

Malawi's reasoning for allowing kids over the age of 5 to gamble is incredible. According to https://www.bestonlinecasino.com/blog/gambling-age-around-the-world.html# they claim that kids aged 5+ should already have an understanding of the concept of money. 

Before they understand how to read and write Malawi officials think they have had enough time to understand where money comes from. I didn't understand the concept of candy when I was 5.   

[Oasisman]

Age 5: Malawi (Casino)

Everyone who sees this age restriction will wonder how on earth does a 5year old child able to play and understand gambling in a casino? Maybe its a different casino which also has special games for the children but of course with the parental guidance. I'm no sure though, I feel lazy to check this things out.
IMO the most appropriate age for gambling is 21, because at this age people starts to find job to sustain their daily needs and wants. Age 18 are still living under their parents houses or being supported by their parents for education at some of the countries listed above the OP.

[ethereumhunter]

We see that younger people can play gambling in many countries, and we also see that kids in 5 years old can play gambling too. It needs more attention from the government. Although they don't know about money, the old people better do something to prevent the kids become addicted to gambling. It is better to avoid playing gambling while they are still young than prevent when they are growing up because that will be difficult to do.

[carriebee]

I never knew in other countries there is too young minimum restriction in gambling. I'm just surprise to know that Malawi restriction age in gambling is 5 years old. I've just know until now, when I was at that age my only concern is to enjoy in playing not like this in a casino gambling. One should have at legal age like 18 yrs old above, that could able to understand the risks in playing in gambling.

[ultrloa]

We see that younger people can play gambling in many countries, and we also see that kids in 5 years old can play gambling too. It needs more attention from the government. Although they don't know about money, the old people better do something to prevent the kids become addicted to gambling. It is better to avoid playing gambling while they are still young than prevent when they are growing up because that will be difficult to do.

As far as we concern those things needs a serious actions but actually the government cannot end this up if there's no local will report the insane situation about young gamblers but since the data has been release the government should impose a bigger fine or sanction so that this problem will possibly stop.

[beerlover]

I do see the maximum age restrictions is 23 in Greece but I do believe around the globe it should be at least 30 so that both men and women will feel their life's responsibilities so that they will gamble accordingly. I am not seeing any possibilities for such world wide standard for gambling restrictions age wise.

I guess we do have standardized restrictions for porn and drug consumption but gambling also should be treated similar to those things so that people will enter into gambling only after with matured mindset which must be very basic requirement for avoiding gambling problems.

[Betwrong]

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 personally think that the age restriction must be 21, at least, because teenagers are very vulnerable to various addictions, including gambling. What I like the most from the OP's list is Greece making it 23. I just expressed my view on what could be the reason for the Malawi's restriction, but, of course, you have lots of better places to go with your 5 y.o., than casino.

[Astvile]

Malawi implementing that 5-year-old rule that allows you to legally gamble I think is really bad. A child at this age or let's say 5-15 years old with gambling habits will surely have the urge to steal money from their parents because for sure they don't have their own money to gamble and their studies will surely be affected because kids at that age are very vulnerable and they will surely develop a bad attitude with them being legal to gamble at this age.

[bitcoin31]

In the Philippines yes 21 years old below is not allowed to play gambling , and here in my country once you are player like in casino you need to register and every time you wsnt to play you need to show your ID before you can enter the Casino and start play. But they have times that rules are not follow because when Im minor I go to the Casino without showing my ID .

[stomachgrowls]

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.

Its a different story if we do talk about actual physical gambling this is why getting rid of it completely wont really be possible yet there are lots of various ways for a certain kid to gamble.

But at least we do see some effort on governments side which is good but dont hope on 100% effectiveness as there would be young people will really be able to take the wrong path of gambling.

It isnt bad though as long you are on the right age and right mind to be aware on the risk.

[peter0425]

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is this serious?that Malawi is allowing their Children to Play in Casino as in?does the child has their own money to spend for?
the 15-16 from Iceland and UK is tolerable because as i remember i learn gambling at that age but 5?seems very unreasonable to allow to play in CASINO.

I was also shocked knowing that there's a country that allows children at the age of 5 to gamble. That's inhuman for me because they shouldn't get exposed to gambling but rather focus on things that kids should be doing that would contribute well to their growth. However, the age restriction is quite not applicable to online sites. It's just for us to keep our kids away from gambling.

i can feel you because i also have children and i will break the casino house once they accept my child inside their establishment though for sure the age 5 wont get casino without having mature people bringing them inside.

and i also dont want being in that country,wondering what kind of community they have if even 5 years old can gamble?so all over the place people are gambling?

[Distinctin]

At the age of 5 you can already gamble in Malawi (Casino)? What kind of law was that?
Glad to be aware but what was the justification on why this law is created, isn't it encouraging the kids to gamble and be a gambling addict when they grow up?

[btc78]

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

wow this is a cool stuff brother,imagine even a child having lollipop can now play gambling?i wanna see it live if how can a 5 year old beating the House,or making Jackpot from the slut machine 

but i will never let this happen to my child.

hoping this is not really happening in Malawi.

[Swordsoffreedom]

At the age of 5 you can already gamble in Malawi (Casino)? What kind of law was that?
Glad to be aware but what was the justification on why this law is created, isn't it encouraging the kids to gamble and be a gambling addict when they grow up?

I’m on the same page as you man. What does a kid aged 5 know about gambling? Maybe he doesn't even know what more money means to an individual. And this is the age where they should study, play and learn to adopt with the society and so on. Any parent letting their child of 5 or 6, I would consider him as a failed parent. So, there should always be a limit to age, while gambling.

[Pamadar]

At the age of 5 you can already gamble in Malawi (Casino)? What kind of law was that?
Glad to be aware but what was the justification on why this law is created, isn't it encouraging the kids to gamble and be a gambling addict when they grow up?

With such young age not sure if they can play or can go to a gambling place, knowing that base from own experienced from that point in life most
might be still drinking milks or happy playing with other kids around, but gambling in particular it doesn't fits to uch young minds. Every government
have their own explanations and opinions about this matter, their land their rules.

[Ziskinberg]

Every government have their own explanations and opinions about this matter, their land their rules.

Maybe we can consider the culture as well, I am not so familiar with the certain country but in our country that is allowing minors to gambling and it could be a child abuse case or worst than that.

[panjul07]

At the age of 5 you can already gamble in Malawi (Casino)? What kind of law was that?
Glad to be aware but what was the justification on why this law is created, isn't it encouraging the kids to gamble and be a gambling addict when they grow up?

Even if 5 years old kids are permitted to gamble, I do not think there are many kids do it in Malawi. Simply because they do not understand it yet, and they have other activities at that age.
I also believe that most parents wont let their children to gamble at the age of 5. Frankly speaking, I wonder what is the purpose of the Malawi's government by letting such young age to do gamble legally.