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Casino What's to stop Underaged People from gambling Online?

Discussion in 'Casino Forum' started by Karen Nathan, Jun 11, 2023.

  1. Karen Nathan

    Karen Nathan Well-Known Member

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    Online Casinos are taking a big risk that Underaged People could be gambling on their online Casinos. I know that Online Casinos ask Gamblers to scan ID's to make sure that they are of gambling age, but there's absolutely nothing to stop say a 14 year old boy from scanning his 34 year old Father's ID and playing online with his father's Credit card as his Father is at work and accidentally left his wallet in the house while he went to work. Online Casinos are risky business because the Online Casino has no foolproof way of knowing that the person who scanned the ID showing they are an adult of legal gambling age is actually the one on the ID. Nor that the person using the credit card is an authorized user of that credit card, i.e, the owner of the card.
     
  2. Gullywin

    Gullywin Member

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    You are right that online casinos are taking a risk by allowing underage people to gamble on their sites. While they do take steps to verify the age of their players, such as requiring ID scans, there is no foolproof way to prevent underage gambling.

    There are a number of reasons why underage people might gamble online. Some do it simply for fun, while others do it to try to make money. Still others do it because they are addicted to gambling.

    Underage gambling can have a number of negative consequences, including financial problems, addiction, and mental health problems. It can also lead to problems at school, work, and in relationships.

    If you are concerned that your child may be gambling online, there are a few things you can do:

    • Talk to your child about gambling: Talk to your child about the dangers of gambling and why it is not appropriate for them.
    • Set limits on your child's access to the internet: You can do this by using parental controls or by talking to your child's school about their internet usage.
    • Monitor your child's online activity: If you are concerned that your child may be gambling, you can monitor their online activity by looking at their browser history and their social media accounts.
    • Get help: If you are concerned that your child may have a gambling problem, there are resources available to help you. You can talk to your child's doctor or a therapist. You can also contact a gambling addiction hotline.
    Online casinos can help to reduce the risk of underage gambling by taking a number of steps, such as:

    • Requiring ID scans: This is a good way to verify the age of players, but it is not foolproof.
    • Using fraud detection tools: These tools can help to identify suspicious activity, such as players who are using fake IDs.
    • Working with law enforcement: Online casinos can work with law enforcement to investigate cases of underage gambling.
    By taking these steps, online casinos can help to protect minors from the dangers of gambling.
     
  3. seylen

    seylen New Member

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    Damn, I hardly register in the casinos, because they often write that it is not my ID. But it turns out that even schoolchildren can register. Although, to tell the truth, when the registration is too easy, it is worrisome
     
  4. GaryG

    GaryG Active Member

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    A lot of casinos do kyc. Asking for a "selfie" of you holding the id.
     
  5. chongjasmine

    chongjasmine New Member

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    It is hard to prove or disprove if a person is underage.
     

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