What are the remedy to underage gambling?

[Raflesia]

If it is about online gambling, one of the best ways to "remedy" underage gambling is a very strict KYC, and if it is about land-based casinos, checking of valid ID would be the best way to remedy underage gambling. That being said, having those preventive measures doesn't eliminate underage gambling, and we all know, apart from online gambling and land based casinos, there are a lot of other ways underage kids can gamble.

For a casino to be KYC strict can affect players that are not even under age and this can send a wrong signal to people that want to use the casino. I don't think enforcing strict KYC can help to reduce the possibility of the numbers of under age players. There is nothing that can be done about this because their is no way a casino can know if some of their users are under age. Parents are the ones that can help in this kind of situation.

KYC development that is always used as a reference is actually something like this that can still be circumvented, including for those who are underage.
Currently, there are a lot of tricks like this when using other people's information and even making KYC as a trade where not a few people sell KYC services to make the situation easy for those who want to gamble, including those who are minors.

So KYC is actually not an obstacle for now I think because this condition is very easy to circumvent and does not become a reference even for now KYC where those who gamble may not be the original data provided in KYC.

[Makus]

The best remedy for underage gambling is for casinos to have strict rules of verification, this would help to kick out those that are not of the right age to gamble. Kyc implementation should be more strict. Another way to curb underage gambling is creating awareness, young people are ignorant and some have parents that are not really learned, that's why it's important to reach out to them and teach these things so that they can be aware of the dangers and negative effects underage gambling can be, some kids got involved in this cause no.one taught them about it

[Findingnemo]

It is true that some of the gambling site or casino sites there terms for someone to start gambling over there are ranging from age 18+ although I learnt that some countries are from 16+ while some are between from 19+ above before they could start operating on the gambling/casino site. Nowadays I am so shocked and surprised on how children of this generation do made their way into casino to start gambling without them even getting to aged bracket of accessing the gambling site before they could starts gambling.
I had numerous stories, which led me to create this topic to know if there are other ways or modalities a gambling site should use to put to end of underage gambling.

Almost every casino now has mandatory KYC verification along with selfie liveness test, so if a kid manages to bypass these then they used a fake identity which cthe asino can't stop in any possible way or can be blamed for the mistake of the kid.

And I believe the reason could be parents are not giving enough attention to their kids and busy with their own life, which is nothing but scrolling on social media endlessly. A kid most likely won't have his earnings, and doesn't have a valid ID so this is a failure of parenthood in most cases.

[Fredomago]

The best remedy for underage gambling is for casinos to have strict rules of verification, this would help to kick out those that are not of the right age to gamble. Kyc implementation should be more strict. Another way to curb underage gambling is creating awareness, young people are ignorant and some have parents that are not really learned, that's why it's important to reach out to them and teach these things so that they can be aware of the dangers and negative effects underage gambling can be, some kids got involved in this cause no.one taught them about it

It's a must to have strick implementation of KYC before a gambler will have the permission to play/gamble, a regulation that every casino must have and should implement each time a gambler will register and deposit their money, though in most cases it's a problem from the parents or guardians of those young gamblers, with the wide access thru internet those underage gambler can find ways on how they can proceed and that's the part parents/guardians needs, monitoring their kids will help not to have those kind of engagement, guiding those young minds will minimize/lessen the chance of having an underage gambler.

[JunaidAzizi]

This is one of the biggest headaches for online casinos and for the parents themselves. Gambling at such a young age means they will put their whole lives at risk, if they get a little addiction, it will become stronger because addiction at such a young age can be more dangerous.

The real reason behind it is the advertisements done by the casinos, which include ads on phones and billboards, etc., where young people see them every day.

The casinos should upgrade their systems and implement facial recognition, where they can actually determine the age, and if possible, do fingerprint recognition as well. And for the parents, please keep an eye on your children regarding what they are watching and where they are going when they leave home.

[SUPERSAIAN]

Remedy of underaged gambling is to reduce age when they are allowed to gamble. But dont that blindly, but only after parents give them explanation. Kids are allowed to work from 18, but with parents allowance, from 14 and only several hours. Kids should be allowed to gamble, if parents explained what gambling is, kids use their own money, kids dont gamble to earn, parent monitor their gambling activity. If everything is under control, why gambling can be dangerous? At 16 years old, a kid already isnt stupid and naive little baby. At such age he can already driver a car. At such age, some already became parents. At such age, they can not get into big financial troubles, as nobody would lend them big money, they dont have property to lose, they dont have money at all. Imho better they learn bitter lesson at 16 and lose their 100 bucks they got for Christmas, than have a full sip of problems when they are 30 and have thousands in debt.

I was betting on sports when I was 15 or 16. There were local betting places, and the sign said 18+, but no one cared. I think a 16-year-old can gamble with their own money, and I don't see any problem with that. They're a little more intelligent, they know what to make, and it might even be good for some people because it teaches them some responsibility.

[iBaba]

I don't think there's any remedy for this underage gambling because you can never control someone that is bigger than their parents.

Although, even if parents put eye on them they would still gamble due to the fact that they have free access to online gambling because internet are the major challenges that is causing this underage gambling as long as the young generation are free to internet it will be very hard to get them out of this.

Honestly. You have just said it the way it should be. It is very difficult to control a child when the kids feel they know better than their parents. It is the internet that has also make things difficult because online gambling sites are just a click away and our younger ones got free access to phones and data subscription.

It is this phone and online betting that has made the efforts towards curtailing these addictions difficult that even when the parents watch closely, the kids still find a way to snick into those platforms and carry out their bets silently. Some is when they move to schools hostels even at high school level for instance is possible here.

[ejikeme24]

I have never seen a gambling site that said 16+ rather all gambling site usually go for 18+ because it is never right to ask a child who is at the age of 16+ to start gambling how did you expect him to cope? Although the company wouldn't mind since their goal is just to get the money so they don't care who is gambling whether they are qualified or not is non of their business so Long as they are making steady profit it's fine. Most of the rules they implement in gamble is just the sake of the government if not they don't mind making it open for everyone, in this issue of underage I don't think if there will be any remedy for that the only thing there is to drag your children in the ear never to gamble when they are not up to age.

[Hispo]

It is true that some of the gambling site or casino sites there terms for someone to start gambling over there are ranging from age 18+ although I learnt that some countries are from 16+ while some are between from 19+ above before they could start operating on the gambling/casino site. Nowadays I am so shocked and surprised on how children of this generation do made their way into casino to start gambling without them even getting to aged bracket of accessing the gambling site before they could starts gambling.
I had numerous stories, which led me to create this topic to know if there are other ways or modalities a gambling site should use to put to end of underage gambling.

Basically, what most casinos on the internet do nowadays is allow anyone to register and deposit on their accounts without any age verification or KYC process, as the casino administration is interested on having as many people as possible to sign up quickly and deposit. That usually allows teens and children to access gambling with a simple email account. The problem comes with withdrawavals... The fact those teens cannot withdraw without having to reveal their age is what would discourage them to even sign up for online casinos in the first place.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.
If a casino decided to ask for KYC during registration, that would turn many possible clients/users away, getting the casino in a disadvantageous position.

[Churchillvv]

Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.
If a casino decided to ask for KYC during registration, that would turn many possible clients/users away, getting the casino in a disadvantageous position.

I just found that recently that humans are very confused because of the indecision in gambling KYC submissions, because if you’re going to submit KYC after registration or before withdrawal why then do people pretend not to like what they eventually will do. But however Kids registering in casino is very much a concern that will require KYC but the Ai this days can still develop ids thee as t can be use for verification in casinos spots still vulnerable.

[Eternad]

It is true that some of the gambling site or casino sites there terms for someone to start gambling over there are ranging from age 18+ although I learnt that some countries are from 16+ while some are between from 19+ above before they could start operating on the gambling/casino site. Nowadays I am so shocked and surprised on how children of this generation do made their way into casino to start gambling without them even getting to aged bracket of accessing the gambling site before they could starts gambling.
I had numerous stories, which led me to create this topic to know if there are other ways or modalities a gambling site should use to put to end of underage gambling.

Enhance KYC that involves live video call strictly implemented to all accounts during the registration process. This process will surely decrease the number of underage gambler because it will be hard for them to get an adult to deal with this KYC compared to the current version of KYC that only needs ID verification.

But I doubt this will be implemented as many user will be discouraged to play with this stricter version of KYC.

Is hard to counter underage gambling in online casino without enhancing the KYC.

[Pi-network314159]

It is true that some of the gambling site or casino sites there terms for someone to start gambling over there are ranging from age 18+ although I learnt that some countries are from 16+ while some are between from 19+ above before they could start operating on the gambling/casino site. Nowadays I am so shocked and surprised on how children of this generation do made their way into casino to start gambling without them even getting to aged bracket of accessing the gambling site before they could starts gambling.
I had numerous stories, which led me to create this topic to know if there are other ways or modalities a gambling site should use to put to end of underage gambling.

Well said mate, the rate at which underaged are becoming addicted to Gambling this days is alarming and it is not encouraging and I wonder how this is possible compeard to our own time when we are afraid by our own parents. I believe that those moral values has depreciated amongst youth. But I believe that casino or gambling site has a strict way of declining an underaged person from gambling through KYC. If the gambler government issued identity is not up to the age bracket of the casino requirement they will possibly decline it. But although I don't know how sure this is because I have seen many underaged persons registering an owning a Gambling account. Perhaps it could even be that this casino doesn't even care about the age of their customers since they are looking for more to promote their business.

[indah rezqi]

It is true that some of the gambling site or casino sites there terms for someone to start gambling over there are ranging from age 18+ although I learnt that some countries are from 16+ while some are between from 19+ above before they could start operating on the gambling/casino site. Nowadays I am so shocked and surprised on how children of this generation do made their way into casino to start gambling without them even getting to aged bracket of accessing the gambling site before they could starts gambling.
I had numerous stories, which led me to create this topic to know if there are other ways or modalities a gambling site should use to put to end of underage gambling.

It's clearly states on the ToS of the gambling sites that they don't allow underage to play. Even when you created a account it will question you initially. Of course, you can click that options and says that you are older.

But the obvious answer is the mandatory KYC. We all know that most of casinos are now asking for it to verify whether you are what you are saying, maybe even before you can put or start your first bet. KYC includes government ID, proof of billing or address or selfie to make sure that indeed you're in the right age to gamble.

That’s true, KYC can be a solution to restrict minors from accessing gambling sites. Meanwhile, if a land based casino allows children to place bets secretly, it is most likely operating illegally and does not have an official license from the local government. Every government has clear regulations regarding minimum age limits, and casinos must comply to avoid violations. If a casino is found allowing underage children to gamble, under existing regulations, the government can impose sanctions and may even revoke their operating license as a consequence.

[kawetsriyanto]

Even if there countries that allow the citizen to gamble at 16+, it is good that most casinos require 18+ for the minimum age to join. I don't think 16+ really can deal with their emotion, they also probably still get money from their parents. It is not a good idea to join gambling when you still have weak mentality, moreover we only rely on the parents to get money.

We must always remember that joining gambling must be for mature people. And gambling is for the people who have established income. It is not for the people who have lack of money.

[LUCKMCFLY]

The solution to underage gambling is good parental supervision, there you have it Minors have their own games, and those are the games they should focus on If they go off on gambling, the blame lies with the parents, it's that simple.

[Scarlett_23]

It is true that some of the gambling site or casino sites there terms for someone to start gambling over there are ranging from age 18+ although I learnt that some countries are from 16+ while some are between from 19+ above before they could start operating on the gambling/casino site. Nowadays I am so shocked and surprised on how children of this generation do made their way into casino to start gambling without them even getting to aged bracket of accessing the gambling site before they could starts gambling.
I had numerous stories, which led me to create this topic to know if there are other ways or modalities a gambling site should use to put to end of underage gambling.

To prevent minors from gambling, their families, schools, neighbors, society, government, and companies operating gambling sites or apps must be monitored. In this case, the primary and main role is played by the guardians of their families. In many families, children do these things using the parents' national identity cards and through mobile banking. Moreover, there is a need to keep track of who they are associating with. There must be control over the use of mobile and internet. They can be stopped through advertisements and access blocks. Educational institutions can also play an important role in creating awareness.

[Dunamisx]

Instead of underaged gambling, we should encourage them to play non gambling games, this ford not have to influence them in a kind of gamblers mentality, instead they play games in their variety for pleasure and fun without using the casinos, there are gaming centers, we can decide to have one at home for the children to keep engaged, doing this helps boost their morale and they don't seem to feel denied of right to fun.

[Koadharber]

It is true that some of the gambling site or casino sites there terms for someone to start gambling over there are ranging from age 18+ although I learnt that some countries are from 16+ while some are between from 19+ above before they could start operating on the gambling/casino site. Nowadays I am so shocked and surprised on how children of this generation do made their way into casino to start gambling without them even getting to aged bracket of accessing the gambling site before they could starts gambling.
I had numerous stories, which led me to create this topic to know if there are other ways or modalities a gambling site should use to put to end of underage gambling.

To prevent minors from gambling, their families, schools, neighbors, society, government, and companies operating gambling sites or apps must be monitored. In this case, the primary and main role is played by the guardians of their families. In many families, children do these things using the parents' national identity cards and through mobile banking. Moreover, there is a need to keep track of who they are associating with. There must be control over the use of mobile and internet. They can be stopped through advertisements and access blocks. Educational institutions can also play an important role in creating awareness.

Underage gambling has become a serious issue because access to gambling platforms is now just a few clicks away and with how tech savvy kids are today it’s not hard for them to bypass restrictions using fake ids or even their parents details. The main line of defense should always start at home parents need to be aware of what their kids are doing online and monitor how they use their devices many minors are able to register on gambling sites because they use their parents information without permission if parents can secure their ids mobile banking apps and monitor internet activity it will close off a major entry point.

Schools also have a big role to play by educating students about the dangers of gambling addiction just like how they teach about drugs or cyber safety awareness programs can help children understand that gambling is not a game but a financial and emotional risk. Governments and gambling operators must strengthen their verification systems using technologies like face verification or digital id confirmation not just ticking an age box this will make it harder for minors to sneak in. Society as a whole also has to stop normalizing gambling around children flashy ads and influencers who promote gambling sites to young audiences should be restricted because exposure often leads to curiosity.

[Oshio-man]

It is true that some of the gambling site or casino sites there terms for someone to start gambling over there are ranging from age 18+ although I learnt that some countries are from 16+ while some are between from 19+ above before they could start operating on the gambling/casino site. Nowadays I am so shocked and surprised on how children of this generation do made their way into casino to start gambling without them even getting to aged bracket of accessing the gambling site before they could starts gambling.
I had numerous stories, which led me to create this topic to know if there are other ways or modalities a gambling site should use to put to end of underage gambling.

Technology have exposed so many things to children, which is the reason you see some children at the age of 16 or 17 using their parents funds to gamble , we know that according to the rules of gambling gamblers must be 18 years above before they can be involve in gambling but these days below 17 are into gambling looking for win  to surprise his parents, there are some government that don't allow such thing to happen in their country because they know it will destroy the future of their children, and there is no way gambling owners in the country will allow such children to enter their casino or sportbet betting to play because it will make the government agencies to close down the gambling center that allow children below17.

[Sonia_123]

Remedy of underaged gambling is to reduce age when they are allowed to gamble. But dont that blindly, but only after parents give them explanation. Kids are allowed to work from 18, but with parents allowance, from 14 and only several hours. Kids should be allowed to gamble, if parents explained what gambling is, kids use their own money, kids dont gamble to earn, parent monitor their gambling activity. If everything is under control, why gambling can be dangerous? At 16 years old, a kid already isnt stupid and naive little baby. At such age he can already driver a car. At such age, some already became parents. At such age, they can not get into big financial troubles, as nobody would lend them big money, they dont have property to lose, they dont have money at all. Imho better they learn bitter lesson at 16 and lose their 100 bucks they got for Christmas, than have a full sip of problems when they are 30 and have thousands in debt.

Am a bit confused here are you saying that it is right for an under age to gamble, knowing fully that it is against the law and illegal, the law says 18 years and if we try to ignore the law for some reason does not mean we are doing the right thing.Most countries approves 18 years old as maturity age which a youth will be responsible for his/her actions, 16 years is still a minor and should not be allowed to gamble Instead focus on his academics to build up his career and future for a be life ahead of him, because as a minor the earlier he starts gambling the earlier he gets addicted and becomes a problem for the family.

Start riding a car at 16 years or Parenting and gambling are different thing entirely, with all these you spelled out the child can't do on his own which he now turns to liability to the Parents instead of asset, if you say at 16 is ok then he should be able to take care of his responsibility fully without the support of anyone just as an adult will do.

Maturity plays a very vital and major role in ones life and should not be ignored in the upbringing of our children as Parents .

The remedy to under age gambling is to stop that feelings or urge whenever it comes, don't isolate yourself, involve yourself in other activities that will distract you from gambling taughts, and if the child has gone out of control, you have to see a doctor for supports like therapy, medication to stop the gambling habit.