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Scientific Games has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible gaming education through the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) annual Gift Responsibly holiday campaign. This is the fifth consecutive year the company will participate in this campaign, which aims to prevent underage lottery gaming.
NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte commented: “Youth problem gambling has emerged as a significant growing public health issue. We applaud Scientific Games’ commitment to raising awareness about the risks of youth gambling through the Gift Responsibly campaign.rep
“Our message is a simple one: lottery tickets are never appropriate gifts for children.”
The company has wrapped this Gift Responsibly initiative into its ongoing Healthy Play responsible gaming program, which provides lotteries with innovative products and tools and promotes the slogan ‘Have Fun. Do Good. Play Healthy.’
These include lotteries across the US, Canada and Europe that back the initiative’s mission. The Healthy Play responsible gaming program provides lotteries with tools to help educate players about lottery literacy.
This includes knowledge regarding the appropriate age to purchase tickets and play lottery games.
Scientific Games VP of Responsible Gaming Carla Schaefer commented: “Everyone should do their part year-round to help prevent underage lottery play. Lottery games should never be gifted to minors.
“This means knowing the minimum age to purchase lottery games where you live or travel and, if you see the sale of lottery products to minors, report it.”
These point-of-sale terminals are clerk-operated and offer Canadian bettors expanded access to lottery draws, instant scratch games, sports betting, and cash and cashless payment options.
