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Different countries and websites will have restrictions on their online gambling platforms. Whether this is age, deposit method, or how many accounts you can have per household, gambling sites will give restrictions.
Each country has its own gambling legislation, which websites in that country must abide by when operating.
You can find the restrictions on betting in your country with a simple online search. Each website you choose to use will also show you the licenses they have to operate; you can check these against your country's legislation.
Online Restrictions
One of the first restrictions you will encounter is an age restriction. In the UK, you need to be 18 to gamble; in America, you need to be 21; and in Hong Kong, you need to be 18. The age you need to be will depend on where you are playing. In some countries, you will be asked to provide evidence to show you are the correct age to play.
Some online casinos will have restrictions as to how you can deposit money. Deposit restrictions mean some online casinos may allow you to use PayPal while others may not. Deposit restrictions will be listed on the online casino you are looking at.
Before joining an online casino, it is a good idea to ensure that you do not encounter any restrictions. You can find a casino to look at by searching something like ‘Irish online casinos’. Then, look at the Irish casino list to find a casino with games you enjoy and read the restrictions and terms for playing.
You may also find some restrictions or receive a message from the websites if you spend a lot of time on them. You may get a message to check in on your well-being; this is because of legislation around safe gaming and gambling.
Legal Differences
Some countries will have different legislation regarding restrictions on gambling. You need to ensure that you are gambling within the law of the country you live in. If you are traveling in a different country and playing in an online casino there, ensure you are playing within the legal limitations of that country.
If you are found to be gambling outside of the legal limits for the country you are in you could be charged. Gambling within legal limits is particularly important when we look at Irish online casinos, where you will have UK legislation for Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland will be governed by EU laws.
It is important that if you are traveling around Ireland, you check the laws for the area you are in to confirm that you are accessing an online casino you are legally able to use in that area.
Summary
It is important if you know there are differences in the law that you do not gamble outside of the legal limitations of the country you are in. As long as you are of legal age and find an online casino for the country you are playing in, you will be safe to continue to play.
If you are interested in playing an online casino in a country other than your own, it is worth researching the company to ensure that you can do this.
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