Most lottery players play for fun, and to help keep it that way we came up with Play Smart™ to help you make smart decisions when you play the lottery.
You can find Play Smart on our website so it’s always there to help. Like a coach, Play Smart offers a playbook full of ways to keep play fun.
Check back each week this month as we share different winning tips.
Play Smart is always there for you. But this month we’re sharing that info because all across our nation there are efforts underway to support Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
If a time comes when you find that playing the lottery has become more than a game, you should know that there is help available.
You can reach free, confidential help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A licensed counselor can provide easy to use online or in-person services for you or a loved one.
That means you can talk to someone, at no cost, in the comfort of your own home by:
- Texting morethanagamenc to 53342
- Joining a live web chat at https://morethanagame.nc.gov/
- Calling the toll-free helpline at (877) 718-5543
If you don’t need support— but you know someone who does— these resources are also great tools for you. They can help you start that conversation with a loved one.
As always, we love hearing about all your big lottery dreams and offering games that are fun to play. Most of all, when you play, Play Smart, so that it doesn’t become more than a game.
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I'm playing smart, but if I was to when any big amount of money I would help the church, homeless and my family.
I'm playing smart. I only play when I can afford to
Thanks for the info, I rarely play, only when I have a little extra cash. My biggest dream if I ever won a large lottery prize would be to buy a nice home for my family (my husband and 4 daughters) and to put money into savings for each of my kids to assist with future college funds!
This was great information. Thank you.
Just play smart and enjoy only with extra money not bill money
To help those out with my winning and getting myself a cheap car
Need to get a new car hope to win
Thank for letting me know this
Love the 2nd chance opportunities and the games to earn extra points!
I only play the cash 5, mega and powerball when the pots are high, and only buy 1-3 tickets at a time. I do like the scratchoffs but normally only buy when purchasing groceries or gas. I understand it is just games of chance so don't go overboard.
Thanks for the resources.
I just enjoy playing. I know you can't always win, but I sure like it when I do!! I enjoy 2nd chance and winning there too.
Yes, very good info to share.
Thank you.
Thank you, I am not sure if the NC Lottery displayed this without legal intervention but it is needed by many.
I would love to win big; however I am glad to see money going towards education
If I win big I would pay off all my mom bills send her on vacation.She deserves it because my step dad died in 2021, she has 3 adult girls it's her time to live. Then I want to open a place for homeless. Water that take care of my sister's and family.