A huge problem with online gambling is being able to determine who is of age and who isn’t and it’s a growing concern with the large online casinos. The UK, one of the largest online gaming countries is taking strong measures to help eliminate underage gambling.  

In a recent report issued by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission found a number of online casinos do not have strong measures to combat against underage gambling. Their biggest concern with the report was the large number of children accessing online casinos and spending countless hours on gambling sites.  

In an article in the Daily Telegraph, the commission conducted an undercover investigation and found several loopholes in the detecting of minors of various gambling sites. The report has caused for increased security measures to eliminate underage gambling.  

These new measures require online gambling sites to verify gamblers name, date of birth, address, and payment information. New software has been developed to help combat underage gambling.  

Gerry Sutcliffe, UK Minister of Culture, said in a statement in direct response to the commission’s report, “The majority of the tests showed that policies and procedures to prevent children from gambling on remote sites are effectively in place.”  

Conversely, the United States is having growing concerns with underage gambling since the UK report was released. US sites do not have stringent laws towards governing online casinos and helping to reduce underage gambling.