2024 Press Releases

The Delaware Lottery Joins 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness of Youth Gambling Risks

Dover, DE — Today, the Delaware Lottery announced its commitment as a Level 2 participant in the 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining lotteries and community organizations across North America and the world to raise awareness about the risks of underage lottery use. 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.

Research shows that the earlier a person’s participation or exposure to gambling is in childhood, the more likely they are to develop a gambling problem later in life. Gambling exposure during childhood is often through some kind of lottery product, such as lottery tickets or scratch offs. Often these items are given to a child by an adult who is unaware of the associated risks.

“Exposing minors to gambling can lead to gambling problems later in life and it’s important to educate audiences about those potential issues,” said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “It’s important to remember that Delaware Lottery players must be 18 or older to play or purchase Instant and Draw Games, and 21 or older for Sports Pick parlay cards, Sports Mobile and iGaming”

As a Level 2 participant of the 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign, the Delaware Lottery will use social media and retailer support to promote awareness about the risks of underage lottery use this December.

“The potential long-term risks associated with underage gambling exposure cannot be understated,” said Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director. “We applaud the Delaware Lottery for their commitment to raising awareness about the risks of youth gambling and for working to educate the community that lottery tickets are never appropriate gifts for children.”

About the Delaware Lottery:
Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed $6.0 billion to the state’s General Fund to help finance needed state services that benefit everyone in Delaware. The Lottery offers a variety of games: POWERBALL^®, MEGA MILLIONS^®, LOTTO AMERICA^®, MULTI-WIN LOTTO, LUCKY FOR LIFE^®, PLAY 3, PLAY 4,PLAY 5, Keno^®, Sports Lottery and Instant Games, iGaming, Video Lottery and Table Games. Delaware Lottery game and promotional details are available at delottery.com, at licensed locations, and from the Lottery’s office in Dover.

About the National Council on Problem Gambling:
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is neutral on legalized gambling. Based in Washington DC, NCPG is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline, which offers hope and help without stigma or shame. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER or visit Helpline Chat - National Council on Problem Gambling. Help is available 24/7 – it is free and confidential.

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