Children and Gambling Watch List

This Children and Gambling Watch List is a part of the Know Before You Load project.

Games appear on this list if they meet one or more of the following criteria.

a)  Simulated Casino Style Gambling:  Not Suitable for Minors

• Something of value being placed at risk, in the hope of gaining a reward (more items of value), where the outcome is based on pure chance.
• Something of value being placed at risk, in the of hope gaining a reward, where some knowledge and skill may improve player’s chances on a valued outcome, but the outcome is still largely determined chance.
• The game mimic those found in a casino.
• Something of value wagered on the outcome of a race.
• South Australia has legislation which limit minor’s access to these styles of games in the real world. (Bingo, lotteries and sweepstakes)

b)  Contains some elements of Gambling: Some content is not recommended for minors. Parental guidance recommended.

• The app provide opportunities to win bonuses through pure chance, where nothing of value is put at risk.
• The app provide opportunities to build or visit casinos.
• The app promote other casino style games as outlined above.
• The app have content which normalises attendance to casinos, playing poker card games and racing.
• Some features (eg sounds/ visuals ) of the game mimic casino style games

In the above instances something of value can be virtual coins, tokens or other items accumulate through playing. These items of value cannot be exchanged for real money but can be purchased through In App purchasing.

Further information about the concerns about children, games and gambling can be found at http://nogame.com.au/.

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Apps which are currently listed on the Children and Gambling Watch List

4 Pics 1 Movie - Games Circus LLC

In this game, the player must use four picture clues to work out a movie title; Caution: in-app purchases, online interactivity, advertising, simulated gambling app ads.
20 February 2014

Age

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Contains some elements of gambling

8 Ball Pool - Miniclip

This is an interactive app based around the game of pool. Caution: in- app purchases, online interactivity, advertising, simulated gambling
21 May 2015

Age

4

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15

Simulated casino style gambling

8 Ball Pool - Miniclip

8 Ball Pool is a traditional game of pool played in real time. Players will benefit from having good spatial perception and fine motor skills. Caution: Strong gambling themes and elements, and social media connectivity. Not recommended for children 15 and under. Parental guidance suggested for 16 – 17.
4 February 2019

Age

4

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Simulated casino style gambling

AFL Live Official App - Telstra Corp

AFL Live is the official app of the Australian Football League. Up to date news articles, matches, player and game statistics are some of the main features. ACCM recommends parental guidance for 13 – 17 year olds due to concerns with accessing Tipping (gambling) features and in-app purchases, advertising and online interactivity.
23 March 2017

Age

4

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Contains some elements of gambling

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures - Budge

A ‘sandbox’ style game where Barbie and one of her friends get to explore activities like cooking, watching videos, performing dance routines and swimming in a pool. Not suitable under 8; parental guidance to 12 (in-app purchasing, addictive elements)
24 September 2020

Age

4

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15

Uses Dangerous Permissions

Contains some elements of gambling

Beat the Boss 3 - Game Hive

This is an app game in which the player can beat and kill their cartoon boss using a variety of methods. Caution: in-app purchases, online interactivity, advertising, violence, gambling devices
11 March 2014

Age

4

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Bejeweled Blitz - PopCap

A puzzle game. Caution:in-app purchases, online interactivity, advertising, simulated gambling
4 June 2015

Age

4

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Simulated casino style gambling

Bejewelled Blitz - Pop Cap Games (Electronic Arts Inc)

Gem matching puzzle game. Caution: online interactivity, advertising, gambling device
28 March 2014

Age

4

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Big Fish Casino - Big Fish Games

This is a game of chance – a collection of various simulated gambling casino games.
25 March 2014

Age

4

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15

Simulated casino style gambling

Bingo - Storm8 Studios

This app is based on the traditional game of Bingo where players achieve winning patterns through successful crossing out of numbers. Players require good reading skills and short term memory. Caution: this game is saturated by gambling elements and is not recommended for children 15 and under. Parental guidance for children 16 – 18.
16 October 2017

Age

4

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15

Simulated casino style gambling

Bingo Bash – Free Bingo Casino - BitRhymes Inc

This is a game of chance. It is a real time live multiplayer game.
27 February 2014

Age

4

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Bingo Blitz - Buffalo Sudios

A fast-paced, high action, online version of Bingo. Players can compete with other players from around the world.
2 April 2014

Age

4

5

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8

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15

Simulated casino style gambling

Caesars Slots - Playtika

Slot Machine Game. Simulated Gambling App
26 March 2014

Age

4

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15

Simulated casino style gambling

Carnival Fiesta Slot - Mobile Amusements

Slot Machine Game. Simulated Gambling App
26 March 2014

Age

4

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15

Simulated casino style gambling

Casino Meow: Kitty Slots - Nom Games Inc

Simulated gambling, poker machine.
2 February 2014

Age

4

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15

Simulated casino style gambling

Castle Clash - IGG.COM

Castle Clash is a quest-and-timer battle fighting game.
12 February 2015

Age

4

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

CastleVille: Legends - Zynga

Top down strategy game involving resource gathering and creating a kingdom. Caution: in-app purchasing, online interactivity, gambling devices
2 April 2014

Age

4

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Clash of Clans - SuperCell

This is a combat strategy game. Caution: in-app purchasing, online interactivity, violence, gambling devices
5 April 2014

Age

4

5

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8

9

10

11

12

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Clash of Kings - Elex

Clash of Kings is a quest-and-timer city building game. Caution: in-app purchasing, online interactivity, advertising, violence, gambling devices
23 March 2015

Age

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Coin Dozer - Game Circus LLC

This is a coin pusher arcade style game. Caution: in-app purchasing, advertising, gambling content.
22 February 2014

Age

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Color Switch - Fortafy Games

Color Switch is an obstacle based gaming app. Caution online interactivity, advertising, gambling device
1 February 2016

Age

4

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Cooking Fever - Nordcurrent

Cooking Fever is an arcade style game based on restaurant cooking and time management.Caution: in-app purchased, online interactivity, advertising, simulated gambling
27 March 2015

Age

4

5

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15

Simulated casino style gambling

Cricket Australia Live - Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia Live is an entertainment, news app with cricket-trivia elements. Potentially engaging areas for children could attract additional costs and encourage the sharing of personal details. There is easy access to online gambling platforms. Therefore this app is not recommended under 13 and parental guidance is advised for 13+ years.
26 February 2017

Age

4

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Crime City - Funzio

This is a crime based empire building game.
26 March 2014

Age

4

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

Criminal Case - Pretty Simple Games

This game simulates television shows, placing the player in a role of a policeman collecting evidence to solve a range of crimes, particularly murders.
5 April 2014

Age

4

5

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8

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15

Contains some elements of gambling

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