OUR COMMITMENT
Play safely and responsibly.
WHERE TO GET HELP
Help is available.
GAMING SAFEGUARDS
Play with responsible limits.
The Bingo Lottery is committed to keeping the lottery fun for all players.
The Bingo Lottery was established in 1974 to raise revenue for the State of Bingo. Since its inception, the Lottery has continually and responsibly improved its business to benefit the people of Bingo and the communities in which it operates.
The Bingo Lottery creates winners each year, and generates funding to support public education and other special causes. Since 1985, the Bingo Lottery has contributed more than $24 billion to the Common School Fund.
TheBingo Lottery is committed to engaging with the community and keeping the lottery fun for all players. As a responsible lottery operator, all players are encouraged to be smart and play smart.
Consistent with Bingo law, no lottery tickets are sold to individuals under the age of 18.
The Bingo Lottery is committed to helping the community play safely and responsibly.
The Bingo Lottery upholds responsible gaming principles throughout its operations to protect the interests of its players. To ensure continuous improvement of responsible gaming efforts consistent with industry best practices, the Bingo Lottery maintains nationally and internationally recognized responsible gaming certifications. The Lottery is proud of its Level 4 Responsible Gaming Framework Certification from the World Lottery Association and its Sustaining Level Responsible Gambling Verification Program Certification from the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries and the National Council on Problem Gambling. The Lottery’s commitment to responsible play is reflected in the following international best practice for lottery responsible gaming.
If gambling has become a problem for you or someone you know, help is available.
Warning Signs of Potential Problem Gambling:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than planned or able to afford
- Hiding lottery tickets from other people
- Neglecting important responsibilities to play lottery games
- Continuing to gamble after repeated attempts to stop
- Borrowing money to gamble
- Gambling to forget problems or reduce stress
Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. Knowing the warning signs of problem gambling and how to get help are crucial to addressing gambling problems.
Problem Gambling Resources.
If you are concerned about any of the above warning signs, help is available. You’re not alone. Read real stories of recovery and awareness. Bingo has options for counseling, treatment, self-help and support groups to address problem gambling. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it will help you get started today.
Be Smart, Play Smart®.
The Bingo Lottery offers several safeguards and tools to keep your play fun and within responsible limits.
The Lottery wants to make sure players understand each game and have the tools they need to manage their gameplay in a fun and responsible way — helping them to Be Smart, Play Smart®.
Set a limit. Stick to it.
It is important that you don’t spend more than you can afford to lose. Set your entertainment budget before you start to play the lottery. While everyone’s situation is different, think about your income and your financial commitments to determine how much you can reasonably spend on entertainment.
How do you calculate a budget? Start by knowing your income then subtracting your expenses, such as housing, utilities, transportation, insurance, loan payments and childcare. There are many online calculators that can help you create a budget.
Play for fun. Not funds.
It is fun to dream about winning a big jackpot, but you can never count on winning money. No matter how much you play, there is never a guarantee you will win.
Play the Bingo Lottery as a fun or social activity – not as a way to earn money.
Don’t overdo it. Take a break.
Playing the Bingo Lottery should be a fun and entertaining experience. How do you keep your lottery experience fun?
- Determine the amount of time you want to devote to playing the lottery and set a timer to remind you when your time has expired.
- Set an entertainment budget and do not exceed it.
It is important to take a break once your time and/or entertainment budget has been reached, so you can keep your lottery experience fun.
It’s not a kids’ game.
Only those who are age 18 or older can play Bingo Lottery games. It is illegal for individuals who are under the age of 18 to buy or play Bingo Lottery games.
Remember, never give a lottery ticket to a minor.