Botswana Parliament lowers legal gambling age from 21 to 18
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Botswana Parliament approved a reduction in the legal gambling age from 21 to 18 on 13 August 2026, iGaming Afrika reported. The change formed part of amendment Bill No. 15 of 2026, which passed its third reading.
Why it matters
Parliament approved lowering Botswana’s legal gambling age from 21 to 18, expanding the legally eligible age group.