A Michigan Lottery Reminder: Practice Responsible Giving This Holiday Season

LANSING, Mich. (November 24, 2025) – The Michigan Lottery has teamed up with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and lotteries and community organizations across North America and around the world to remind players to practice responsible giving this holiday season when using Lottery tickets as gifts.

“I am proud to partner with the National Council on Problem Gambling again this holiday season to participate in the Gift Responsibly and Too Young to Bet campaigns, which promote responsible gifting and bring awareness to the dangers of youth gambling,” said Lottery Commissioner, Suzanna Shkreli. “Lottery tickets make great gifts for the adults on your list and should not be gifted to children. We encourage all players to play responsibly this holiday season.”

Throughout the holiday season, the Lottery will be sharing messages on its social media channels, running digital ads, and running spots on radio stations across the state promoting responsible gifting. Players also will notice responsible gifting messages on the Lottery’s website, draw game tickets, and video displays at retailers.

All Lottery players must be at least 18 years old, so Lottery tickets shouldn’t be used as gifts for minors. This includes tickets for games such as Mega Millions, Powerball, and Lucky For Life, as well as the popular instant game tickets, which often are given as gifts during the holidays. For more information about the Lottery’s commitment responsible gaming, visit: www.michiganlottery.com/responsible_gaming.

In addition to the Gift Responsibly campaign, the Michigan Lottery has also teamed up with NCPG to participate in the Too Young to Bet campaign to raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling and educate on the importance of keeping gambling activities separate from children.

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 items given to a child by an adult who is unaware of the associated risks.

The holidays may be a stressful time for some people, and it is best to avoid gaming activities when stressed. All Lottery players must be at least 18 years old, so Lottery tickets shouldn’t be used as gifts for minors. The Lottery reminds players: knowing your limits is always the best bet. The 1-800-GAMBLER Helpline is available to provide free, one-on-one support for players who may have a gambling problem.  For confidential help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, players may call 1-800-GAMBLER. Chat and text options also are available through www.michiganlottery.com.