New Swedish Gambling Laws to Fight Underage Gambling
Thursday, October 21st, 2010 - Alfie Williams.
Underage gambling has become a significant problem in many countries across Europe. Far too often, minors under the age of 18 are permitted to buy scratchcards and take part in other forms of gambling. Now, the law is cracking down on underage gambling, and Sweden is making the first push.
Starting next month, anyone under the age of 18 will be prohibited from buying scratchcards in the country. Recent research has revealed that the younger a person is when they begin playing the lottery, the higher their chance of developing a gambling problem later on in life.
Currently, the new law only applies to purchasing scratch cards. In Sweden, children’s sports clubs sell lottery tickets and scratch cards, so it is important that the law continues to allow minors to sell tickets for charitable purposes.
When it comes to online gambling, however, Sweden is very strict about its age limitations. Online casinos and bingo websites available to Swedish players often require all registrants to meet a wide range of criteria to prove their identities. This is required both while registering and while cashing out, adding an additional level of security against underage gambling and fraud.
You must be over 18 years of age to register and to place a bet. The company reserves the right to ask for proof of age from any customer and customer accounts may be suspended until satisfactory proof of age is provided.
St Minver Limited is licensed by the Gibraltar Licensing Authority and regulated by the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority under the 'Gambling Act 2005'.