LEGAL GAMBLING AGE :

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The gambling age across the world varies greatly. In some countries and areas gambling is outlawed altogether, in others gambling is only legal for foreigners, while in other countries everyone is allowed to play but the gambling age requirement is not the same for citizens as for foreigners.

The most common gambling age across the globe is 18 years and more than 50% of western countries have this gambling age for casinos and physical establishments.

Generally speaking, there is a trend of countries and states lowering the gambling age to 18, from previous limits of 21 years. This trend has been going for quite some time and across large parts of the world.

It is definitely a good idea to spend 5-10 minutes online to verify the gambling age to avoid problems down the line.

Here is a list of some of the most popular countries that visit the GoonersGuide.
• Australia: 18 years
• Belgium: 21 years. All real world players must be members of private clubs.
• Bulgaria: 18 years
• Canada : British Columbia, Nova Scotia & Ontario: 19 years, Quebec: 18 years
• Denmark: 18 years
• Finland: 18 years
• France: 18 years (recently lowered from 21 years)
• Germany: 18 to 21 years. 12 of 16 States have 18 years, 4 have 21 years
• Greece: 23 years (significantly older than in most other countries)
• Italy: 18 years
• New Zealand: 20 years to enter or gamble in a casino
• Norway: 18 years
• Portugal: Portugal has a rather confusing system at home. The age limit is 21 or 25 depending on the casino. Foreigners over 18 years of age are however allowed to play at all casinos.
• Spain: 18 years
• Sweden: 18 years to play in a casino
• United Kingdom: 18 years
• United States: 18 to 21 years

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