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Getting Help

Texas Lottery® games are designed to be entertainment for adults 18 and older. We encourage our players to keep it fun and participate responsibly. That includes positive play steps like knowing your limits of time and money. If you or someone you know is struggling with their gambling, help is available. Please see special section below for active military and veterans.

National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
24/7 Confidential Helpline
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET or 800-522-4700

Texas Coalition on Problem Gambling
www.txcpg.org
E-Mail to nfo@txcpg.org

International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors
youthgambling.com

Gamblers Anonymous
www.gamblersanonymous.org

  • Austin 512-860-2958
  • DFW & West Texas 817-371-0624
  • Houston 855-442-7105
  • San Antonio 210-705-4429

Gam-Anon
For family and friends of those with gambling problems
718-352-1671
www.Gam-anon.org

International Center for Responsible Gaming
www.icrg.org
Research resource
E-Main to info@icrg.org

Help for Active Military and Veterans
Operation Responsible Gambling
www.operationresponsiblegambling.org
Make the Connection
www.maketheconnection.net
SMART Recovery
www.smartrecovery.org
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)
www.teamrwb.org

The Texas Lottery Commission is a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling, the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, and the World Lottery Association and actively supports the problem gambling initiatives of these organizations.

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Getting Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with their gambling, help is available.

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Education

  1. Positive Play
  2. FAQ
  3. Training Videos

Players, retailers, friends and family can benefit from knowing ways to keep lottery play positive.

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Positive Play Resources

These materials are provided as a public service for your use.

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Advertising Guidelines

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