The reason the legislature passed the law was because young adults were 'exposed to gambling at too early an age,' said Arizona Lottery Executive Director Geoffrey E. Starting June 1, the minimum age to gamble in casinos, bet at racetracks or buy state lottery tickets will increase from 18 to 21 because of legislation passed earlier this year. The Arizona Legislature has a message for younger students who enjoy heading down to the casino to drop their paychecks into the slots: Enjoy it while it lasts.
KEVIN KLAUS/Arizona Daily Wildcat Arizona state legislature passed legislation last year to raise the minimum age for gambling, including the state lottery and Indian casinos, from 18 to 21.