Belgium, US adapt to stricter online gambling rules

Belgium is making changes in the gambling industry, including a hike in the legal age for all forms of gambling from 18 to 21. The country will also update the minimum age requirements for sports betting, bingo and arcades to match existing regulations for land-based casinos.

The stricter age requirements are part of an effort to protect vulnerable demographics and promote responsible gambling, industry news site G2G reports. Online gambling sites will have to refund customers below the new …

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