Video games that simulate gambling will soon be restricted to adults only.
Legal authorities have endorsed new mandatory classifications for games that contain gambling-simulated content.
These changes are set to be implemented next year.
The federal government believes these modifications will safeguard young gaming enthusiasts.
Research from the Standing Council of Attorneys-General indicates that individuals under 18 who engage in simulated gambling games have a 40 per cent higher risk of developing real gambling tendencies.