Underage Gambling: Latest News

AGCO hits Great Canadian Entertainment with a $151K fine for allowing minors access to Ontario casinos, marking its second fine in a month.

ANJ reviews action plans against gambling harm. All but one casino’s proposal approved, aiming to curb underage and excessive gambling.

PAGCOR mandates licensee to withdraw ads from offensive show; reinforces strict age verification to prevent underage gambling.

Regulation 21 Mar 2025

Illegal casinos target children via Roblox, allowing minors young as 12 to gamble using Robux, trigger UK Gambling Commission Investigation

Legal EMEA 18 Dec 2024

Roblox rebuts allegations of facilitating underage gambling, emphasizing its safety and legal defenses in a class-action lawsuit.

In 2023, Isle of Man licensees blocked almost 3,000 underage players. The GSC reviews responsible gambling policies following the findings.

ALH fined AU$177,500 by VGCCC for underage gambling violations at multiple Victoria venues, continuing regulatory crackdown.

Legal Oceania 14 Oct 2024

Federal judge rules class-action lawsuit against Roblox for allegedly encouraging underage gambling can move forward.

An illegal gambling ring targeting high school students in Ontario highlights urgent issues around underage gambling and digital safety.

ANJ acknowledges progress in tackling problem gambling, yet stresses need for enhanced efforts, especially from casinos and racing companies.

Regulation 10 Apr 2024

Victoria's VGCCC orders Tabcorp to shift to cashless betting terminals, enhancing age checks and combatting underage gambling effectively