TL;DR: Big brands like VGW moved to 21+ in February; Stake.us already sits at 21. Expect continued age-gate shifts, stronger ID checks, and clearer no-purchase messaging.
Virtual Gaming Worlds, parent of Chumba, LuckyLand, and Global Poker, bumped the minimum age to 21 early this year, phasing in restrictions and then fully locking games to adults 21 and older. That change set the tone for others.
Stake.us, a prominent sweeps brand, already requires 21 and publishes straightforward terms on eligibility and responsible play. High 5 Casino set 21 in its rules as well. Together, those moves reflect a maturing space leaning into clearer safeguards.
For players: expect more identity verification and geo checks. For operators: a 21+ standard reduces friction with regulators and simplifies national policy across varied state thresholds, especially as more states formalize rules around dual-currency models.