Responsible Gambling
Play safely, stay in control, and know the rules
Under-Age Gambling
Gambling and Today's Youth
The minimum legal age for gambling in Zimbabwe is 18 years. This applies to all gambling spaces:
Horse racing
Betting shops
Gaming Houses
Casinos
Online gambling
The gambling industry's responsibility to protect young people
Any organisation offering gambling facilities in Zimbabwe must have procedures to prevent underage gambling. This includes both online betting sites and physical places you can gamble such as betting shops or casinos.
All gambling websites regulated by us must have:
Up to date policies and procedures designed to prevent underage gambling
A warning that underage gambling is an offence
A requirement that customers affirm they are legally old enough to gamble
No under 18 notices must be visible at all entrances
Responsible Gambling
Practicing Responsible Gambling as a Citizen
As a citizen practicing responsible gambling, you have to:
Know when to stop
Know when to walk away
Know how much to spend
Know their limits
Know when to self exclude
Play for fun and entertainment
Do not chase losses