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The 18+ rule is a floor, not full eligibility
Minors must never gamble or create an account. Adults also need to consider physical location, product category, operator terms and any self-exclusion that applies. Marketing that reduces eligibility to a birthday check omits material constraints and can give a false sense that age alone settles access.
- AAdults only
- BMultiple eligibility layers
- CMarketing may oversimplify
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Physical presence in Australia is decisive
For the federal interactive-gambling framework, the person’s location matters. Online casino services cannot be offered to someone physically present in Australia, regardless of citizenship, usual residence or an overseas account history. Changing a profile field does not change where the customer is and should never be used to misstate eligibility.
- APresence over profile
- BCitizenship is not the test
- CNever misstate location
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Age controls protect households as well as platforms
Adults can reduce unauthorised youth access by using device accounts, payment alerts, strong passwords and app-store controls. Do not save credentials on shared devices. If a minor has accessed gambling content or money, prioritise calm support, financial protection and professional advice instead of punishment that may drive the behaviour underground.
- ASecure shared devices
- BEnable payment alerts
- CRespond supportively