In New Zealand, legislation is set to be introduced to regulate the sale of lotto products to minors, aiming to minimize gambling harm for the youth.
According to reports, a proposed amendment to legislation is planned to be introduced to the nation’s Parliament later this year, aiming to bring consistency to Lotto NZ’s products and strictly define age limits for retailers and customers themselves.
Advocates argue that the restrictions will help limit minors’ ability to buy tickets for their parents – relating the issue to the underage purchase of alcohol or cigarettes for their parents.
A new NZ$1,000 ($560) fine is proposed for retailers caught selling lotto tickets to those who are underage.

The company running the lottery, Lotto NZ, has expressed support for the law change, noting that it will “make it clear that Lotto is for adults only”.