Irish lottery regulator warns against giving scratchcards to kids, as 30% of shops sell to minors.

The National Lottery Regulator in Ireland is advising against giving scratchcards to children this Christmas, after finding that nearly 30% of shops sold them to minors. The regulator warns that childhood gambling can lead to problems in adulthood. Despite a "Think 21" policy asking for ID from anyone under 21, the regulator is pushing for stricter measures to prevent sales to underage customers.

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