According to research, early childhood gambling experiences, including those with lottery products, increase the risk for developing gambling problems later in life.In response, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and International Centre
Gift Responsibly Campaign a reminder to adults during the December holiday season According to research, early childhood gambling experiences, including those with lottery products, increase the risk for developing gambling problems later in life. In response, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University in Canada joined forces to launch the Gift Responsibly Campaign, which was called the Responsible Gambling Holiday Lottery Campaign until this year. Since 2003, a growing number of lotteries and organizations concerned with problem gambling have joined the Campaign’s effort to raise awareness about the risk of underage lottery play during the December holiday season. Instead of giving lottery tickets as gifts to children, adults are encouraged to find other options. The Campaign’s rebranding makes it easier for participating lotteries and organizations from around the world to exten