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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quote from: https://www.legalonlinecasinos.ph/laws/
This law is taken seriously by the Filipino government in an effort to eliminate the risks of underage gambling
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. 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.
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.
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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. 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
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
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. 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.
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.
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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. 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
https://www.analyzecasino.com/news/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-gamble/
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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 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.
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.
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.
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. 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
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Arcade (Children over five years old are admitted, as there is a childrens' play area with fifteen video games and six gaming machines)
Arcade (Children over five years old are admitted, as there is a childrens' play area with fifteen video games and six gaming machines)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You were able to gamble in casino or even online. But i can say that online you can fake your age whenever you like.
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 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.
. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This age restriction doesn't matter since there is online gambling that doesn't require KYC. This age restriction can be bypassed minors easily.
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.
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.
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