If teenagers place a bet on that game, I am afraid that sooner or later, they can become addicted people in gambling.
That's why Casinos have an age limit regulation on who's can bet on their website, even though it can still be abused but at least they are trying to reduce teenagers or those who are not yet mature to gamble.
Nah, I am not sure the casino will know if their members are not below 18 years old because if it is about online casinos, young people below 18 years can visit the casino without anyone knows because they can play in their room.
Age limitation regulation can not 100% apply in the online casino since young people can easily trick their ages so they can play gambling, especially if their favorite games are in that casino.
If teenagers place a bet on that game, I am afraid that sooner or later, they can become addicted people in gambling.
That is something we can't blame on Esports. Regardless of any situation, they will still be exposed to gambling no matter what.
ESports games aren't just the thing they will encounter in gambling but some of them might also follow sports and big leagues like NBA, NFL, Boxing, MMA, or their local leagues on which they also placing a bet. Teens nowadays are lurking on the internet so gambling is just the common activity they will face on the web. It will now depend on them if they will fall addicted to gambling or remain responsible.
Back when the internet is not that bloom, there are lots of gambling events here in our place about ESports (
although the term Esports is not that popular). Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Starcraft, Broodwars and NBA 2K series are some of the popular ones. Even the Gran Turismo, NFS, Crash Bandicoot in Playstation 1 becomes a tournament too before.
Yes, we can not blame Esports as they only serve the entertainment to people and people themselves decide to want to play the games or they will play without money involved.
But with the big prizes offers to the winner can attract attention from people, especially young generation to join in that competition and trying to win the games.
It will be up to them to join in that competition but hopefully, teenagers will know that gambling is not good for their ages, especially if they do not have control over themselves.
I saw those games available on the Playstation 1 and they do not use money with their friends unless they make a deal with their friend to use money and will be for the winners.