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The '''gambling age''' is the minimum age at which one can legally [[gambling|gamble]] in a certain [[jurisdiction]]. In some countries, gambling is illegal regardless of age, while some countries have different age limits for different types of gambling, and some countries have no explicit minimum gambling age |
The '''gambling age''' is the minimum age at which one can legally [[gambling|gamble]] in a certain [[jurisdiction]]. In some countries, gambling is illegal regardless of age, while some countries have different age limits for different types of gambling, and some countries have no explicit minimum gambling age. |
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| {{flagicon|Federated States of Micronesia}} [[Federated States of Micronesia]] |
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| Dependent on State law<ref>Gambling regulation is a State responsibility: [http://www.paclii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/fm/cases/FMCSC/2000/8.html Pacific Coast Enterprises v. Chuuk], 9 FSM Intrm. 543, 546 (Chk. S. Ct. Tr. 2000).</ref> |
| data-sort-value="10" | Dependent on State law<ref>Gambling regulation is a State responsibility: [http://www.paclii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/fm/cases/FMCSC/2000/8.html Pacific Coast Enterprises v. Chuuk], 9 FSM Intrm. 543, 546 (Chk. S. Ct. Tr. 2000).</ref> |
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| {{flagicon|Chuuk}} [[Chuuk State|Chuuk]] and {{flagicon|Yap}} [[Yap]] – illegal<ref>Gambling is illegal, except for "games played in private homes or residences in which no person makes money for playing or operating such games": [http://fsmlaw.org/chuuk/pdf/csl_a/CSL%202-94-21%20EV.pdf TDL 2-94-21, § 2] ([http://www.fsmlaw.org/chuuk/code/title12/T12_CH28.htm Text version in draft Chuuk Code]).</ref><ref>Gambling is illegal, with exceptions for "any nonprofit organization, certified as such by the Treasurer, from conducting raffles, lotteries, or bingo games in order to raise money for any educational, charitable, or public purpose" [http://www.fsmlaw.org/yap/code/title11/T11_Ch06.htm Yap State Code (1987), Title 11, Chapter 6], §601. (Most recent online version.)</ref> |
| {{flagicon|Chuuk}} [[Chuuk State|Chuuk]] and {{flagicon|Yap}} [[Yap]] – illegal<ref>Gambling is illegal, except for "games played in private homes or residences in which no person makes money for playing or operating such games": [http://fsmlaw.org/chuuk/pdf/csl_a/CSL%202-94-21%20EV.pdf TDL 2-94-21, § 2] ([http://www.fsmlaw.org/chuuk/code/title12/T12_CH28.htm Text version in draft Chuuk Code]).</ref><ref>Gambling is illegal, with exceptions for "any nonprofit organization, certified as such by the Treasurer, from conducting raffles, lotteries, or bingo games in order to raise money for any educational, charitable, or public purpose" [http://www.fsmlaw.org/yap/code/title11/T11_Ch06.htm Yap State Code (1987), Title 11, Chapter 6], §601. (Most recent online version.)</ref> |
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| {{flagicon|Marshall Islands}} [[Marshall Islands]] |
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| Gambling is illegal except for non-profit bingo, raffles and cakewalks.<ref>[http://www.paclii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/mh/legis/consol_act/garpa1998304/garpa1998304.html Gaming and Recreation Prohibition Act 1998 <nowiki>[31 MIRC Ch.4]</nowiki>].</ref> |
| Gambling is illegal except for non-profit bingo, raffles and cakewalks.<ref>[http://www.paclii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/mh/legis/consol_act/garpa1998304/garpa1998304.html Gaming and Recreation Prohibition Act 1998 <nowiki>[31 MIRC Ch.4]</nowiki>].</ref> |
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| {{flagicon|Tokelau}} [[Tokelau]] |
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| Gaming is illegal in Tokelau (defined as "a game for money with cards or with dice").<ref>[http://www.paclii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/tk/legis/num_act/cpaer2003302/cpaer2003302.html Crimes, Procedure and Evidence Rules 2003], s64.</ref> |
| Gaming is illegal in Tokelau (defined as "a game for money with cards or with dice").<ref>[http://www.paclii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/tk/legis/num_act/cpaer2003302/cpaer2003302.html Crimes, Procedure and Evidence Rules 2003], s64.</ref> |
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|21 (casinos)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gambling Act–Riigi Teataja |url=https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/515012016007/consolide |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.riigiteataja.ee}}</ref><br> |
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| Varies by state and the type of gambling, lotteries and casinos are generally rated above 18 except casinos in Baden-Württemberg |
| Varies by state and the type of gambling, lotteries and casinos are generally rated above 18 except casinos in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, which are rated above 21.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spielhallen dürfen künftig erst ab 21 Jahren betreten werden (German) |url=https://www.welt.de/regionales/niedersachsen/article236499681/Spielhallen-duerfen-kuenftig-erst-ab-21-Jahren-betreten-werden.html |access-date=2023-05-26 |agency=Axel Springer |publisher=Welt |date=2021-01-26}}</ref> |
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|Portugal has complicated gambling laws. It depends on each casino, and there are even some casinos which allow tourists from the age of 18, and local people from 25. |
|Portugal has complicated gambling laws. It depends on each casino, and there are even some casinos which allow tourists from the age of 18, and local people from 25. |
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.begambleaware.org/understanding-gambling/how-is-gambling-regulated/|title=How Is Gambling Regulated? {{!}} BeGambleAware {{!}} BeGambleAware|website=www.begambleaware.org|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> |
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.begambleaware.org/understanding-gambling/how-is-gambling-regulated/|title=How Is Gambling Regulated? {{!}} BeGambleAware {{!}} BeGambleAware|website=www.begambleaware.org|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> |
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|20<br>18 (pachinko) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.worldcasinodirectory.com/japan-gvt-to-lower-age-of-adulthood-to-18-gambling-age-will-remain-20-48925|title=Japan Gvt to lower age of adulthood to 18; gambling age will remain 20|date=2017-08-15|website=World Casino News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> |
|20<br>18 (pachinko) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.worldcasinodirectory.com/japan-gvt-to-lower-age-of-adulthood-to-18-gambling-age-will-remain-20-48925|title=Japan Gvt to lower age of adulthood to 18; gambling age will remain 20|date=2017-08-15|website=World Casino News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> |
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|Majority is lowered to 18, but gambling age still stays at 20 (for lotteries and casinos). |
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The gambling age is the minimum age at which one can legally gamble in a certain jurisdiction. In some countries, gambling is illegal regardless of age, while some countries have different age limits for different types of gambling, and some countries have no explicit minimum gambling age.
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18[12] | People below the age of 18 can gamble with parental permission in a private dwelling-house or in the presence of a parent.[12] For certain small lotteries, the minimum age to purchase a ticket is 16.[13] |
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Illegal | Gaming is illegal in Tokelau (defined as "a game for money with cards or with dice").[14] |
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18[15] | People below the age of 18 can gamble with parental permission in a private dwelling-house or in the presence of a parent.[15] For certain small lotteries, one only needs to be 16 in order to buy a ticket.[16] |
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18[17][18] | The given references only prevent people under the age of 18 from gambling online or in casinos. |
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Illegal
18 (lotteries) |
Gambling is illegal in China except for lotteries. |
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Only lottery gambling is legal in Indonesia. |
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20 18 (pachinko) [45] |
Majority is lowered to 18, but gambling age still stays at 20 (for lotteries and casinos). |
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Resorts World Genting in Genting Highlands is the only casino in Malaysia as of 2022. |
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21 (casinos) 18 (lottery) |
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21 (casinos) 18 (lottery, sports betting, racing) |
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20 (lottery) |
Gambling is illegal in Thailand, except for the Government lottery. |
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18 | Only the Government lottery and licensed slot machines are legal.[48] |
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Illegal (casinos) 18 (lotteries) |
Gambling is illegal in Turkey except for lotteries and horse races. |
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Illegal (casinos) 21 (lotteries) |
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None | There is no official gambling age; many erroneously believe it to be 18. |
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None | There is no official gambling age; many erroneously believe it to be 18. |
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None | Legal at any age: unsuccessful attempts have been made to declare gambling illegal outright or impose a minimum age. |
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South America
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18 | This law is not often enforced. |
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Gambling is illegal in Brazil, except for the Government lottery. |
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18 | |
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