Why is gambling illegal for children and teenagers?
McGill Youth Gambling Research and Treatment Clinic, gambling is illegal for children and teenagers not because we want to prevent them from enjoying a fun activity but because it is necessary to protect them from falling into the traps of a risky activity. Gambling is risky and children and teenager need to learn all the facts and acquire the maturity to set their limits properly, to become informed consumers and make the best possible choice when they reach adulthood. Also, research shows that the earlier you start gambling, the more at-risk you are of developing a gambling problem. Therefore, it’s important to wait until you are an adult while keeping in mind that gambling is risky even for adults. It is also important for adults to adopt healthy play behaviors.
