Q15:Why is the minimum age at 21 years old higher than the minimum age of 18 years old for other legal gambling activities (e.g. lotteries, sports betting, horse racing, fruit machines in clubs)? Ans:It would be prudent to set a higher minimum age for casino gambling to protect the young. Casino gaming involves table games and jackpot machines, which are characterised by rapid play, high re-staking rates and instant gratification. These characteristics make casino gambling appealing to the young. A higher minimum age also protects young persons whom research has shown to be more susceptible to problem gambling.
