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Do I have to be an adult to gamble?

Yes. You have to be at least 18 or older to play for real money at online casinos. Those under 18 can always play for fun at most online casinos. There are some casinos that insist on players who are at least 21 before they will allow you to place bets.

What happens if your teenager uses your credit card to gamble online without your permission?

Contact the casino immediately and explain the situation. Unfortunately many people have used this ploy to following a loss at the online casino, so it's not suprising that most of the casinos will find it difficult to believe. However, they might be willing to cooperate and return any lost funds. If the casino won't budge, report it to your bank as a fraudulent transaction made by a stolen card, although your teenager will be prosecuted, although gambling debts by a minor are not collectable in any state in the U.S. Most casinos also share a "blacklist" of credit card accounts and addresses that have posed problems, so you will not be able to play at many casinos again. Remember this is a business and instances of customer fraud are much higher than any fraud perpetrated by the casinos.

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