Age restriction in gambling

[Best Dreams]

I am surprised by the age restriction in gambling:
Age 5: Malawi (Casino).
This means that when a child in Malawi is 6 years old, he can attend casinos.
What is the government of this country looking for with this? Exploiting the Casino industry as the main source coupled with tourism is what I believe. Boys at an early age learn the activity and therefore will be exploited for work.

The age level is kind of low.
However, we have to consider how easy is in Malawi to access a casino.
Maybe people are not restricted by age but with other means such as the income level, etc.

Well, they have a reason for it. It said that in Malawi kids over the age of 5 are legally allowed to gamble, which is is really surprising considering the ages required in our country. The reasoning behind it is that after they turn 5, kids should already have an understanding of the concept of money. At first, I thought it is absurd but it has a deeper meaning behind it.

If that's the reason of Malawi, It's still absurd.
There are many countries that have a good education system that makes kids have deep knowledge of things at an early age. Even though they have it, there are existing studies that kids are not good enough to understand the logic behind the money. Therefore, gambling is not really for kids and shouldn't be allowed for kids. There are also many studies that money habits should start at the age of 10 years old.

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In Malawi kids over the age of 5 are legally allowed to gamble, which is a precedent case an equivalent of which cannot be found anywhere in the world. The reasoning behind it is that after they turn 5, kids should already have an understanding of the concept of money.

5 years old is such a small age that people should not allow their kids to gamble they should be restricted by parents as it's not good for them. I think people should let their children spend time in the study only and allow them to gamble after they become adults so they can control emotions and will know better about the win and lose.

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[Visbay]

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.

Seriously? I can't believe that, a 5 year old kid cannot think well, they are not full developed mentally and besides how they are going to play in casino gambling, how could they bet, they are so young, but thankfully they implemented age restrictions to protect our kids.

I think the legal age is 5 years old, but it is possible that they still have some restrictions like they are only allowed if they are with their guardian. Also, I don't think a 5-year-old kid will go to the gambling house by itself without knowing anything.

I think 5 years is not a good age for gambling as gambling needs mental maturity to get profit or to earn game so better wait and let our kids stay away from gaming yet when they are the age of playing or they should focus on the study as at our place people of 18 years are allowed to gamble as they are adult and mature enough to handle the misfortune of unexpected loss.

[Danslip]

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.

Seriously? I can't believe that, a 5 year old kid cannot think well, they are not full developed mentally and besides how they are going to play in casino gambling, how could they bet, they are so young, but thankfully they implemented age restrictions to protect our kids.

I think the legal age is 5 years old, but it is possible that they still have some restrictions like they are only allowed if they are with their guardian. Also, I don't think a 5-year-old kid will go to the gambling house by itself without knowing anything.

I think 5 years is not a good age for gambling as gambling needs mental maturity to get profit or to earn game so better wait and let our kids stay away from gaming yet when they are the age of playing or they should focus on the study as at our place people of 18 years are allowed to gamble as they are adult and mature enough to handle the misfortune of unexpected loss.

This age restriction can be symbolic and there is no connection between the mentioned age group and reality. Third-world countries don't have the sense of gambling for children in general cases but some people make a funny games with their kids in online casinos. Exclusions don't break the rules. Simply, ignoring the nonsense legal issues will be beneficial for the both governments and the gamblers.

[qomariah95]

The first time I saw a list in various countries for a minimum age in gambling, I was surprised that where 5 years had played casino. In my country 5 years still playing like a child in general. 18+ years is the right kind in my country for gambling. If it's below that, then it still can. but the gamble in question is only local gambling.

[kawetsriyanto]

5 years old is such a small age that people should not allow their kids to gamble they should be restricted by parents as it's not good for them.

True, parents have to control the children's activity and ensure that they do suitable activities. Gambling is indeed not suitable for them, but the government has another perception of it. However, I never heard that there is a country that forced children to play gambling. Even if the age restriction 5 years old, it doesn't mean all children there playing gambling.  

~~ allow them to gamble after they become adults so they can control emotions and will know better about the win and lose.

Not all parents allow their children to play gambling, even some of them never let their children know about gambling. And you must know that adult age cannot guarantee a good-control on emotion. It depends on the nature of someone and their intelligence. But surely when someone is in adult age, he can think independently.

[AmoreJaz]

5 years old is such a small age that people should not allow their kids to gamble they should be restricted by parents as it's not good for them.

True, parents have to control the children's activity and ensure that they do suitable activities. Gambling is indeed not suitable for them, but the government has another perception of it. However, I never heard that there is a country that forced children to play gambling. Even if the age restriction 5 years old, it doesn't mean all children there playing gambling.  

~~ allow them to gamble after they become adults so they can control emotions and will know better about the win and lose.

Not all parents allow their children to play gambling, even some of them never let their children know about gambling. And you must know that adult age cannot guarantee a good-control on emotion. It depends on the nature of someone and their intelligence. But surely when someone is in adult age, he can think independently.

got the above reasoning from this article. i guess, these kids are getting the concept of money wrong if it comes from gambling. but seems that it is innate from their culture so really hard to remove that from the youngsters. wonder how they are doing financially when they are adults already, if their foundation comes from gambling...

https://www.bestonlinecasino.com/blog/gambling-age-around-the-world.html

[erep]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves until they are adults. I can't imagine what life would be like between them, I honestly want to see every child grow smart as a successor to the nation.

[finaleshot2016]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves until they are adults. I can't imagine what life would be like between them, I honestly want to see every child grow smart as a successor to the nation.

Yes, even their reason is kids from their country have a good understanding of money, kids will still become addicted to gambling. Grown-up that has a wide understanding of money and gambling is still exposed to being a gambling addict, what more on kids.

Kids are not good logical thinking so definitely they will not understand what's the real purpose of money, it might get lead them into danger.

[Rengga Jati]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves

I think it is already discussed many times above, just scrolled up to know the reasons & some answers. You must know that every country may have different reasons and considerations to establish a decision. However, I'm also not really sure about the main reason for the Malawi government decided the age limit in Casinos. You are right it is a careless decision to allow a child at 5 years playing gambling/casino. It is not a proper age for a gambler even if the reason is for having fun.   

[cabalism13]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves

...You are right it is a careless decision to allow a child at 5 years playing gambling/casino. It is not a proper age for a gambler even if the reason is for having fun.   

and also how come can a 5 year old child can play things on a casino,... even on an online platform? A child like that will surely just waste a lot of money without knowing its real value. Also I doubt parents who's on the right thinking will allow their child to play on an environment such as that. Maybe the government just wanted to tell that Restrictions aren't supposed to be a hindrance on playing which is solely for entertainment but the thing is, that's really an absurd decision for it might get abused by the others as well.
Anyways, as for this matter when playing in an Online Platforms, age restrictions doesn't help that much for it can be bypass easily, especially in this current era where all can be easily edited. There are a lot more who can use fake identities just to play these kind of games. Such rules only applies on RL Casinos.

[boyptc]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves until they are adults. I can't imagine what life would be like between them, I honestly want to see every child grow smart as a successor to the nation.

As you see, this is just the rule for Malawi.

Majority of the world this is unacceptable but I we don't know what's the reason why Malawi allowed this or have this standard for allowing kids to gamble.

It's the stage of honing the kids skills and hobby and it shouldn't be considered to teach them to gamble.

[Rengga Jati]

I doubt parents who's on the right thinking will allow their child to play on an environment such as that.

You are right. Good parents mustn't allow children at 5 years to play gambling. Whatever the reasons, it is not a suitable place for them. Then if they play it regularly, it will be their habits. And surely it is not good habits for children at 5 years.

that's really an absurd decision for it might get abused by the others as well.

Well, to be honest, I agree with you. The decision seems very unusual and never applied in my country exactly. That's why I said "it is a careless decision", it can be abused by irresponsible parties. Hemm.. I think we will see that this regulation to be revised very soon. 

[Chikito]

As you see, this is just the rule for Malawi.

Also, You have to see Afganistan > has unlimited age ( every age can play Online gambling)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_age#Asia

but we don't know what's the reason why Malawi allowed this or have this standard for allowing kids to gamble.

A simple reason mentioned above, That is because the younger children (babies) do not know the meaning of money.
See Malawi Note https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_age#Africa

[KnightElite]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves until they are adults. I can't imagine what life would be like between them, I honestly want to see every child grow smart as a successor to the nation.

As you see, this is just the rule for Malawi.

Majority of the world this is unacceptable but I we don't know what's the reason why Malawi allowed this or have this standard for allowing kids to gamble.

It's the stage of honing the kids skills and hobby and it shouldn't be considered to teach them to gamble.

I'm surprised when I saw that the age restriction in Malawi is only 5. I think there is such a reason why their government allow that law. It is a strange because kids can become addicted to it. In my country you cannot go in casinos if you are not 21 years old. Before you get inside the casinos, you need to have I.D. that is proof that your age is 21+years old and above.

[lienfaye]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves until they are adults. I can't imagine what life would be like between them, I honestly want to see every child grow smart as a successor to the nation.

You're right, its just that each country has different age restriction in gambling but despite that parents should not allow their kids to gamble at a very young age. We need to guide them on the right path because there's a time for everything. Even the country allow kids to gamble it doesnt mean we will let them to play, we as parents knows whats best and that is to teach them how to strive by studying and earn a diploma to have a better future.

[rodskee]

What i believe is in Gambling it is the community that Builds us so even how age is restricted but this is for Casino Live only and not in the street Gambling and in Online because someone can create account for another young player to qualify since they only need small amount to play.
but i am very amazed that there is country that allow CHILDREN to play in Live casino,Damn i never thought of seeing such for a Child to play gambling instead of toys.

[michellee]

Age restriction is a must in gambling, so we can protect our kids from playing gambling. However, we never know if they don't gamble when they play with their friends. Maybe we can say that 5 years old prohibited from playing gambling, but I guess that children with less than 10 years old or more than 10 years are gamble with their friends. But of course, they don't visit the casino because they know that it is prohibited and they can't go there.

[boyptc]

However, we never know if they don't gamble when they play with their friends.

Then age restriction wouldn't matter in that case.

Maybe we can say that 5 years old prohibited from playing gambling, but I guess that children with less than 10 years old or more than 10 years are gamble with their friends. But of course, they don't visit the casino because they know that it is prohibited and they can't go there.

No need for them to visit the casino, they can create their house casino if they want to. Kids today are explorer and they would love to explore in things that will give them curiosity.

[$crypto$]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves

-snip- You are right it is a careless decision to allow a child at 5 years playing gambling/casino. It is not a proper age for a gambler even if the reason is for having fun.   

Indeed it is not appropriate for the age of 5 years have been allowed to play gambling should they be more focused to learn compared to gambling at the age of 5 years maybe Malawi has a strong reason to apply underage?
Of course in other countries the age of 5 years are not allowed to play gambling for fear of being addicted from the start and even if they grow up they will not be separated from gambling can be self-destructive if they continue to play gambling.
If you just have fun, you have to play with your friends, not gamble.

[onrise]

It is very bad to allow the age of 5 years to gamble casinos because they will be addicted early and cannot control themselves

-snip- You are right it is a careless decision to allow a child at 5 years playing gambling/casino. It is not a proper age for a gambler even if the reason is for having fun.   

Indeed it is not appropriate for the age of 5 years have been allowed to play gambling should they be more focused to learn compared to gambling at the age of 5 years maybe Malawi has a strong reason to apply underage?
Of course in other countries the age of 5 years are not allowed to play gambling for fear of being addicted from the start and even if they grow up they will not be separated from gambling can be self-destructive if they continue to play gambling.
If you just have fun, you have to play with your friends, not gamble.

One thing that it is harmful for the under age is that they may not have that much sense at that age about what is right or wrong. How money is earned or how much people have to work to make little for their living this all thing only those who earn knows about it. For children it would be like it is easy as they will keep getting money without realizing the worth of it and they would not even know when to stop. For them everything is free so it would not be beneficial to allow for underage.