As I have also tried to see if this is real or not, I research about it and yes at the age of 5, they are legally allowed to gamble.
It's hard to think whether the kids know what they are doing or where they get the money to play. But I think they should be more strict when it comes to the legal age of allowed gamblers since it is not proper for kids to grow in gambling.
Well, in my reaserch Malawi is underdevelop country thats why they are no legal papers probihited those child to play gambling.
https://www.borgenmagazine.com/why-is-malawi-poor/And also it's true that they allowing child age 5 years old to play gambling. And also its surprised me that Tunisia and Algeria don't have regulation in age.
Tunisia
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
None
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation
None
Malawi
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
5+
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation
5+
Algeria
Legal Gambling Age Regulation
None
Legal Sports Betting Age Regulation
Source.
https://www.analyzecasino.com/news/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-gamble/