Underage Gambling
5 articles tagged "Underage Gambling".
US Bipartisan Bill Mandates Facial Recognition Age Checks for Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets
A new bipartisan US bill would require online sportsbooks and prediction markets to use facial recognition to estimate users' ages before bets or trades, backed by Kalshi and ParentsRISE, with co-sponsors citing data showing high rates of underage gambling and thousands of flagged underage accounts.
Underage betting checks find Swiss operators failing nearly half the time
Swiss sports betting regulators found that underage mystery shoppers placed bets in nearly half of 200 checks, with self-service terminals performing worst. The report's publication was delayed by a legal challenge from the operators.
Jalisco set to introduce harsher sanctions for underage gambling activities
Jalisco's government is proposing tougher criminal penalties for involving minors in gambling, including a new legal definition of 'games of chance,' while also planning public awareness campaigns. The move comes after a federal court authorized slot machines in licensed casinos, overturning earlier restrictions.
GRAI launches national campaign to combat underage gambling risks
Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority, in partnership with the HSE Addiction Services, has launched a multimedia campaign to help parents identify underage gambling signs and initiate early conversations, backed by ESRI research showing early gambling doubles the risk of later harm.
GRAI Launches National Campaign to Help Parents Spot Early Signs of Underage Gambling
The GRAI has launched a national campaign, backed by ESRI research, urging parents to recognise early signs of underage gambling, with the initiative reinforcing Ireland's strict new Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and providing practical guidance on prevention and intervention.