The New York State Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery is once again joining lotteries and public health organizations around the world to raise awareness about the risks of gifting lottery tickets to children. The campaign is organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University.
“No matter the occasion, the New York Lottery’s scratch-off games are not appropriate gifts for children,” said Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer. “This holiday season, we remind players that Lottery games should be gifted only by adults to adults.”
“Youth problem gambling has emerged as a significant and growing public health issue. We applaud the New York Lottery’s commitment to raising awareness about risks of youth gambling through the Gift…
