CLEVELAND — While it may be a tradition for many families to give scratch-off lottery tickets as Christmas gifts, the Ohio Lottery is reminding everybody of one important rule: Lottery tickets are only intended for adults ages 18 and older.
“Lottery games are fun, and we want to make sure our players balance the fun and play responsibly year-round. That includes making sure lottery games aren’t gifted to children in the holiday season or any time,” said Michelle Gillcrist, Ohio Lottery Executive Director.
According to a press release from the Ohio Lottery, research from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) “shows that early childhood gambling experiences, including those with lottery products, can be a risk factor for gambling problems later in life.”
The Ohio Lottery urges if you or somebody you know has a gambling problem to call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966.
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