Lottery should not be presented to children, OLG warned

The winter vacation season is here again, and people are trying to exchange many gifts with close people. That's why the Ontario Lottery Game Company has taken the opportunity to remind parents and adults in the province that all lottery tickets are a form of gambling and should not be presented to children and minors.

OLG is a state-run organization that provides regulated gambling products for Ontario and reinvests proceeds into local infrastructure, etc. Crown Corporation oversees land - based game properties, lottery games, online games, bingo and other electronic game products at the charity game centre, while also supporting the local horse racing sector.

In its most recent press release, OLG reminded that while lottery tickets may be a great gift idea for special occasions, children and teenagers should not be given gifts. The Crown Company noted that it is important for parents to understand that there are risks and impacts associated with underage gambling. The company urged children under the age of 18 not to give lottery tickets.

OLG provides a lot of information and resources about youth and gambling. For example, the YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program is a free service funded by Ontario Health and Long Term Management, aimed at raising awareness among adolescents about potential gambling risks, how to make informed decisions, and healthy and active lifestyles.

There is also Crown's PlaySmart.ca player protection platform, which can help parents realize the truth when it comes to chance games. The service also has a "Find Help" section with links to support resources. These include the Center for Addiction and Mental Health's gambling, gaming and technology use programs and the Responsible Gambling Commission.

RGC is an independent non - profit organization dedicated to preventing problem gambling in the country and around the world, with information and gambling on youth or young people. And OLG has supported the National Problem Gambling Commission and McGill University's holiday campaign for years. The campaign sends a message that lottery tickets are not for children.

OLG also introduced an improved version of its own development program, "My Playbreak," in September 2022. To protect many customers, Crown's new program gives players more flexibility and choice when they want to relax from gambling. Available at offline casinos, charity game centers, and online platform OLG.ca .

Crown Corporation is always committed to expanding its services and providing the best possible experience for those who make bets. In November, the company introduced new online payment options for safe and intuitive digital lottery purchases on its website or OLG app. Users can now purchase tickets with a direct pay or debit card without having to deposit funds first.

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