With the internet being so accessible to everyone, internet gambling companies have a lot of responsibility in their hands.  One of the industries main concerns is the control of underage gambling.

With the rapid expansion of the online casino gambling industry, lots of underage players have received unlimited access to gambling sites.  Despite the preventive measures that are in place, it is still relatively easy for minors to go around the preventative measures and play online casino games or online poker.

Experts say, that what causes concern is the short and long-term affects that gambling has on children and young people.  Underage gamblers are more prone to develop long term problems from the affects of gambling.  Children can suffer from higher amounts of problem gambling and show signs of becoming problem gamblers in higher percentages than that of adult gamblers.

Let’s face it, although children grow up very quickly now days, they are not experienced enough with life, to be able to prioritize what is important and to separate entertainment from real life.

The same experts recommend that the problem should be fought on a national level with the help of proper education and new programs.  But surely it is also the responsibility of the online casinos and online poker rooms to ensure that underage gambling is not taking place on their sites?

One thing is for sure – the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) does not prevent underage gambling.  The effectiveness of this law is questionable.  The sooner Congress changes the law the better – hopefully enough of them will come to their senses soon!