Is Online Casino Use Legal Under 21?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the legality of online casino use for individuals under 21 years old, exploring various legal perspectives, personal experiences, and opinions on the nature of online gambling versus traditional gambling environments.

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  • Personal experience

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the legality of online casino use for those under 21, suggesting that there may be legal issues if a minor wins money.
  • One participant, with experience in the online gambling industry, notes that in Canada, it is generally illegal for individuals under 18 to sign up for online gambling accounts, although this may vary by location.
  • Another participant expresses a negative view of online casinos, describing them as a scam designed to exploit vulnerable individuals.
  • Several participants share a preference for traditional gambling experiences, emphasizing the social and sensory aspects of in-person casinos over online platforms.
  • Concerns are raised about the odds of winning in online casinos, with one participant stating they believe the odds are worse compared to traditional gambling.
  • A participant mentions a free online poker game, indicating that while they engaged with online gambling, it ultimately became uninteresting.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the legality and enjoyment of online casinos, with no consensus reached on the legality for those under 21 or the overall value of online gambling compared to traditional methods.

Contextual Notes

Legal interpretations may depend on regional laws, and personal experiences with online gambling vary widely, leading to differing views on its legitimacy and enjoyment.

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Has anyone ever used an online casino? Is it legal for people to use an online casino if they are not 21 years old? I would think that there must be legal issues if someone wins a lot of money at an online casino. Anyone know?
 
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I use to work for an online gambling company. Some places it is illegal to do it. Like here in Canada, we are not aloud to even sign up for an account. Well most of them. I think you have to be over 18, but it probably depends on where you live. You shouldn't waste money on those things anyways. Thats my opinion.
 
I did a few times and trust me its a gip. Its some cheezy scan to take money from poor people.
 
I agree, it would seem like a really cheap a unfun way to gamble. I mean sitting on your computer and clicking your mouse? No way, it's got to be in las vegas with a few drinks feeling the cards in my hands while being distracted by all the lights and sounds!
 
Plus you can't get a feel for your players skill or read their faces in card games. Its just not an authentic way of having fun or gambling.
 
I always thought the odds are much worse using Online casinos.
And I've never heard a single news of somebody hitting it big in an Online casino.
 
My friends all started playing this free online poker game a few weeks ago, I played for about 2 or 3 days before it got boring, www.pacificpoker.com has free texas hold'm and other poker games if anyone's looking to kill some time.
 

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