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Should the Age Limit for the National Lottery Be Raised?

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The government are looking to up the age limit from 16 to 18

is this a good move?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49006906

hspexy
over a year ago
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I think 16 is pretty young for people to be able to do the lottery. It's okay generally but its a very different situation when you have someone who is getting addicted and then you've got a very vulnerable person.

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hspexy

I guess there’s no reason why young people should start gambling that early. Let them start earning some cash first and then let them decide if it’s worth betting with it

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jmsonl

Yes I am with the argument that it is gambling and this is for 18+. I certainly don't like the idea of my kids at 16 spending money on such things.

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hspexy

I agree. Especially if it’s your money they’re spending. I say let them earn some money first, preferably through hard graft, and then let them decide if it’s worth betting with

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sarahgreen15

I think 18 is sensible, because really, what does a 16 year old need with millions 😂 there was that 17 year old lottery winner from Scotland and she said she wished she had been older when she won because she wasted a lot of the money and struggled with the responsibility..

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