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Australia tightens in-game gambling rules, casino mini-games mean automatic 18+ rating
Poker in New Super Mario Bros. Slots in Pokémon Red and Blue. Roulette in Super Mario 64 DS. The Witcher's Gwent. Knigh…
If released this month, all of these could trigger an automatic 18+ age rating under Australia's tightened rules on "simulated gambling" in video games. Unlike lower age ratings such as Australia's "M" classification (not recommended for children under 15 years), the country's "R" 18+ category comes with a legal restriction on the sale or distribution of such games to minors. Australia's changes also extend to games with simple non-gambling related in-game purchases.
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