OLG Warns Against Giving Lottery Tickets as Stocking Stuffers for Kids

OLG warns against giving lottery tickets as stocking stuffers for kids

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is warning parents that lottery tickets are a form of gambling and should never be given to children or minors, even as a stocking stuffer.

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OLG highlights gambling risks for youth during holiday season

With the holiday season in full swing, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is once again reminding parents and caregivers that lottery tickets should never be given to children. Although they may seem like simple stocking stuffers, lottery products are a form of gambling intended strictly for adults 18 and older. OLG says early exposure to gambling can increase the risk of addiction later in life, making it important for families to…