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App Store Increases the Age Limit for Simulated Gambling

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August 22, 2019

Niji Narayan

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Apple has sent email to the developers and advised two changes to the age system in the App Store. The main change is related to apps with “Simulated Gambling.” Simulated gambling apps are now rated 17+ in all countries, while in the Republic of Korea, the apps with mature content will be available only to those who aged 19 or over.

Cited as an attempt to “ensure our global age rating system continues to help make the App Store safe for kids,” Apple’s email states apps featuring “Frequent/Intense Simulated Gambling” will be rated 17+ in all countries and regions starting August 20, 2019.” The change affects many different apps that offer a gambling experience without real-money wagers, such as poker games and slot machine apps that use a virtual currency.

Apple claims it has “worked with the government of the Republic of Korea” to make more App Store apps available in the market, “in an effort to open up additional opportunities for developers.” Under the change, a selection of apps meeting one of a list of criteria can offer their apps within the App Store to users aged 19 or over.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.