UK Gambling Laws?

Question

Why do you have to be 18 to gamble but can buy lottery tickets at 16?

Answer 1

idk

Answer 2

Because the winnings from the lottery are for the country :p

Answer 3

In the UK there are a lot of things you can do at 16 legally.

It's like in the US where you can join the army at 18 and get stationed in Iraq with a machine gun, but you cannot buy beer until you are 21.

Personally I think that having extra rights at 16 is a good thing, and helps people to mature more quickly because they are given the chance for some responsibilities.

Also the lottery is not seen as a vice because it raises so much money for charity.