Online gambling is legal in the US, certain provinces of Canada, most European nations and many Caribbean islands; however there are certain restrictions in place, including age requirements for players.
Typically, the minimum age to gamble online is 18. To access real money casinos’ offerings such as poker, sports betting and more on either their desktop computer or mobile device they must be at least 18 years old. This applies both for poker and sports betting games.
New Yorkers won’t be legally able to legally bet on casino games until 2022. When New York launches its first online casinos, gamers’ age requirements should likely mirror sportsbook wagering requirements and geolocation technology will likely be necessary to prevent underage betting. Given this level of commitment from New York to ensure responsible betting online casinos should launch soon after launch dates arrive, it would be prudent to begin researching and selecting your preferred sites well in advance of launch.