However, there are few exceptions, such as Germany, Ireland & Belgium, where the legal age to indulge in gambling is 21. In whichever European country you decide to gamble in, the minimum legal age to play online poker games is 18 years old.

While some of these are a part of the EU, others operate autonomously. These include the Malta Gaming Authority, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority, the UK Gambling Commission & several others. There are online gambling jurisdictions responsible for regulating & issuing licenses. However, it is essential to remember that individual governments continue to shape their legislation independently. The EGBA aims to provide a fair & regulated market for various online operators seeking their services in Europe. Apart From the EU, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) played an instrumental role in shaping industry guidelines in Europe. However, the approach varies within the different countries.

Online Poker has been around for a pretty long time in Europe.

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