I was also shocked knowing that there's a country that allows children at the age of 5 to gamble. That's inhuman for me because they shouldn't get exposed to gambling but rather focus on things that kids should be doing that would contribute well to their growth. However, the age restriction is quite not applicable to online sites. It's just for us to keep our kids away from gambling.
Kids at the age of five are still wondering how and why things happen, they should just play and study to enhance their knowledge than spend time on gambling that may negatively affect their way of thinking. Besides, how can a five year old kid decide for himself? when they can't even decide what to wear. It is the reason why they should be guided appropriately because gambling at a young age can possibly lead into serious risk such as addiction. As a parent, they should be setting limits and educating their children with regards to the effects of gambling that may influence their mindset and behavior.