Why are younger people subjected to stricter restrictions?
The most recent research suggests that due to their still-developing brain, young people are prone to engaging in risky behaviour that can shape their adulthood. There’s been a lot of debate as to exactly why this is. However, it’s expected that the new levy included in the 2023 amendment will be used to fund research into exactly how gambling affects the brain, and will hopefully answer these questions.
What we do know, though, is that young people are prime candidates for developing problem gambling habits that can last a lifetime. Because of this, the government has targeted users aged 16–24 as being vulnerable—and, therefore, has taken measures to limit how much these people can gamble.