During a regulations sensitisation workshop in Mangochi, the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) announced that operators in the country will have to pay a $11,500 fine if a minor under the age of 18 is found to have used their platform.
Speaking on the new regulation, MAGLA Director General, Rachel Mijiga, emphasised the importance of protecting minors from the effects of gambling.
She said: “We must protect our youth from the serious social and psychological risks that gambling poses. That is why the new regulations are clear, anyone found entertaining children under the age of 18 to participate in gambling activities will face a fine of [$11,500].”
The tightening of restrictions in Malawi follows an increased focus on the country, and the wider African region, in recent times by global operators.
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