Play Smart, Gift Smart

November 8, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:00 AM

Play Smart™ helps you make the most of your lottery play. Each holiday season, Play Smart Gift Smart reminds you that lottery tickets are for adults, not kids!

Our holiday scratch-offs are perfect last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers, for the adults in your life. For adults, lottery tickets have the potential to keep giving. For anyone under 18, lottery tickets have the potential to introduce unnecessary risk.

You can Gift Smart by:

Only giving lottery tickets to the adults in your life
Helping us keep lottery tickets away from anyone under age 18— even already scratched tickets.
Sharing the risks with others in your life by encouraging others to keep lottery tickets away from kids.

Some people who developed a gambling problem later in life report their first experience came when they were only 9 to 11 years old. Research shows that those who develop a problem gambling report that that an adult – a parent or family member – gave them their first lottery ticket.

We encourage you to join us in preventing lottery tickets from ending up in the hands of minors.

This year, we plan to expand our Play Smart Gift Smart effort with a special promotion to support a school supply drive for education groups all across our state. Stay tuned for more info soon. Remember to Play Smart, Gift Smart this holiday season because the lottery is not a kid’s game.

Play Smart ™ is a service mark of the Illinois Lottery licensed to the NCEL

432 COMMENTS

12/08/2024 03:54 - Bill L.

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11/17/2024 01:26 - Sheree P.

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11/15/2024 11:43 - Timmy W.

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11/15/2024 10:56 - Salvatrice D.

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11/15/2024 09:46 - Melanie W.

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11/15/2024 09:32 - Stephanie B.

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11/15/2024 09:08 - Rachel M.

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11/15/2024 08:57 - Ronald W.

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11/15/2024 08:21 - Dortha M.

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11/15/2024 08:18 - Hannah N.

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11/15/2024 08:08 - darrell e.

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11/15/2024 08:08 - Kendrick W.

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11/15/2024 07:03 - Mary T.

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11/15/2024 06:55 - Tonyia M.

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11/15/2024 06:16 - Charles W.

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11/15/2024 05:56 - Jeffrey B.

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11/15/2024 05:50 - Therese C.

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11/15/2024 05:43 - Devondia P.

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11/15/2024 04:21 - Robert D.

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11/15/2024 04:09 - Wanda C.

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11/15/2024 04:07 - Jay W.

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11/15/2024 03:41 - Juanita M.

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11/15/2024 02:51 - Peggy D.

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11/15/2024 01:10 - Michael T.

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11/15/2024 12:41 - Barbara D.

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11/15/2024 12:30 - Tara D.

I feel lucky

11/15/2024 12:00 - Nancy R.

I know my luck is going to find me

11/15/2024 11:50 - Carl R.

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11/15/2024 11:34 - robert g.

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11/15/2024 09:08 - Kathryn T.

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11/15/2024 09:03 - nancy l.

yes agree

11/15/2024 06:32 - Brittiny M.

Play responsibly.

11/15/2024 03:18 - Tony H.

Ready

11/15/2024 02:20 - brianny y.

Manifesting winnings!

11/15/2024 12:25 - Tarrie L.

Let's roll

11/14/2024 10:22 - Ron M.

Good advice.

11/14/2024 09:43 - ronald r.

BE RESPONSIBLE

11/14/2024 08:46 - Linda S.

Love big jackpots and 2nd chance. It's my turn to win.

11/14/2024 08:45 - Linda S.

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11/14/2024 08:41 - Angela P.

Play responsibly.

11/14/2024 08:38 - Sally H.

Play often

11/14/2024 08:13 - Denise A.

I get a few tickets for my brother weekly because he is in a rehab center recovering from a stroke. Many of the games help with his cognitive skills.

11/14/2024 07:56 - Camela K.

Play Smart, Gift Smart—lottery tickets are fun for adults, not for kids!

11/14/2024 07:19 - Molean W.

Only for adults

11/14/2024 07:16 - Maxie F.

Waiting for my Luck day to share my Luck with family and friends in need

11/14/2024 07:15 - Molean W.

Make it work

11/14/2024 07:12 - Molean W.

Loving this

11/14/2024 07:12 - Daniel B.

One day!

11/14/2024 07:11 - Molean W.

Get it in

11/14/2024 07:00 - Agnes J.

Would love to win something

11/14/2024 06:27 - Robin E.

Understand I'll be looking

11/14/2024 06:21 - Rose A.

Any day now

11/14/2024 06:03 - Tommy N.

feeling lucky

11/14/2024 04:48 - Paul B.

good to know

11/14/2024 04:34 - Jerald S.

I feel lucky

11/14/2024 02:34 - Tammy P.

I feel my lucky day is coming

11/14/2024 02:20 - jeffrey w.

with my luck not a threat.

11/14/2024 01:57 - Austin C.

Play at your own risk

11/14/2024 01:18 - kenneth r.

Play Responsibly

11/14/2024 12:56 - Jo H.

To win would be absolutely amazing.

11/14/2024 12:54 - Diane D.

Good job.

11/14/2024 12:23 - Vicky S.

Yes

11/14/2024 12:10 - Siri R.

Fun to give and receive tickets

11/14/2024 11:06 - Benjamin O.

want to win a dollar

11/14/2024 11:04 - Elaine C.

Thanks for reminding folks that this is not for children. Hope they listen.

11/14/2024 10:38 - Charles S.

Looking to win big!!

11/14/2024 10:38 - Linda S.

Play smart

11/14/2024 09:55 - Mary S.

Play smart

11/14/2024 09:44 - Carla R.

Play Smart

11/14/2024 08:42 - George H.

Excellent advice. Hope all readers heed it.

11/14/2024 08:22 - shirley b.

Where is 522 NCEL? A number that came out 9 times in 2021 is now extinct. Make it make sense.lol

11/14/2024 06:51 - Sarah F.

Great idea.

11/14/2024 06:48 - jeffery m.

Waiting to win anything

11/14/2024 05:40 - Esther J.

No your limits and stick to them

11/14/2024 02:21 - Brittney H.

Want to win it alllll

11/13/2024 11:57 - Elizabeth P.

To win would be a miracle

11/13/2024 10:56 - Carolyn P.

Hoping to win one day.

11/13/2024 10:20 - Linda W.

Right time, right ticket, it's called Luck.

11/13/2024 10:15 - Amanda B.

I can never forget my special day from NC Lottery! I just graduated college with an associates degree in applied science business management. I kept seeing them beautiful extreme cash($25) scratch off tickets everywhere! I said I am destined to get one when I get some extra money! Well, I came across a school check for graduation and I spent $25 on ONE EXTREME CASH TICKET! I was rewarded $5,000!!! Yes, it was worth waiting patiently for.And I knew what money came in before that couldn't afford to "chance" a $25 ticket. I haven't been so fortunate enough lately to play any scratch offs at all. I did take my $10 rewarded fetch prepaid visa and deposited it on my account, and yes I played the online digital games but lost like $5 ASAP. So I switched over and took the rest of my chances on Mega, Powerball, and Cash 5. May we all see blessings here at the holiday's.NC Lottery
Thank you so much for sharing, Amanda! We're wishing you lots of luck and a happy holiday season!

11/13/2024 10:14 - William M.

Love playing wish I could hit the second chance one time.

11/13/2024 10:01 - Vera A.

cant wait

11/13/2024 09:50 - Jessica H.

Man I've been playing for years and haven't won any second chance drawings yet, it would be such a blessing to win now!! ??

11/13/2024 08:50 - Janet M.

Great

11/13/2024 08:33 - ronnie b.

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11/13/2024 07:28 - Irene K.

Good Advice.. A lottery is nothing more than luck. Believing it's more is a big mistake.

11/13/2024 07:12 - XAVIER M.

lottery is fun+

11/13/2024 03:56 - kimmy h.

want to win a dollar

11/13/2024 03:14 - Kathy U.

Love playing wish I could hit the second chance one time.

11/13/2024 03:07 - Cynthia W.

I love gift smart

11/13/2024 02:16 - Gail J.

Play smart

11/13/2024 01:50 - phyllis b.

Thanks for trying to help us! I have to stop myself from buying sometimes but still enjoy it even if I don’t win!

11/13/2024 01:29 - precious g.

play at your own risk and have fun

11/13/2024 12:30 - Jessica F.

Not for kids.

11/13/2024 12:15 - Helen B.

Play only when you can afford to!!

11/13/2024 11:08 - Contina F.

I love NC Lottery...but play smart

11/13/2024 10:26 - Gaynell H.

sounds good

11/13/2024 10:09 - Gloria C.

Thank for this great informations.

11/13/2024 09:46 - Robert f.

Don't spend more than you can afford

11/13/2024 09:23 - Diane J.

I like to put scratcher tickets in my friends birthday cards. :)

11/13/2024 08:02 - Amanda B.

Play responsibility

11/13/2024 07:47 - Gina A.

Children could be influenced by seeing their parents/guardians spending excessive amounts of money on lottery tickets.

11/13/2024 07:40 - Alan B.

Rated M for Mature Audiences only.

11/13/2024 06:40 - joseph m.

11/13/2024 06:20 - Cindy H.

wonderful

11/13/2024 02:16 - Marcus D.

Noted. I've given my child a scratch off but wasn't aware of the potential harm. I'll give other stuffers.NC Lottery
We're so glad we could help bring awareness about this! Thanks so much for your comment, Marcus. Happy Holidays!

11/13/2024 12:03 - Ruth H.

Play Smart and Cautiously

11/12/2024 11:54 - Jeannie F.

I love leaving Holiday scratch offs in adult stockings!NC Lottery
Scratch-offs can make great stocking stuffers for the adults in your life! Thanks so much for commenting, Jeannie. We're wishing you a happy holiday season!

11/12/2024 11:06 - Rich B.

Play responsibly! GOOD LUCK!!

11/12/2024 10:35 - Carol W.

love the games

11/12/2024 09:35 - Brenda C.

play but be careful

11/12/2024 09:10 - Leroy B.

I love gift smart

11/12/2024 09:08 - Leroy B.

Great advice

11/12/2024 08:43 - Greg F.

Sounds Correct

11/12/2024 08:07 - judy b.

I like to give them as birthday gifts.

11/12/2024 07:53 - William A.

Good words

11/12/2024 07:16 - nina p.

Sounds like you have a plan

11/12/2024 06:59 - Tami M.

Play smart!

11/12/2024 06:00 - JOHN L.

WOW !!

11/12/2024 05:15 - Ramona J.

I'm not familiar with any of this.

11/12/2024 04:28 - Toran O.

Sharing lottery tickets with family is whatt I enjoy doing

11/12/2024 03:34 - Lisa B.

Great news

11/12/2024 03:33 - Sandra J.

Play reasonably

11/12/2024 02:59 - Diane M.

Agree

11/12/2024 02:29 - Tammy P.

Yes

11/12/2024 02:07 - Donna L.

Agree

11/12/2024 02:03 - phillip b.

No argument there

11/12/2024 01:53 - George M.

I agree with that

11/12/2024 12:49 - Brian C.

Love it

11/12/2024 12:48 - Theresa S.

thank you

11/12/2024 12:24 - Susan D.

Agree

11/12/2024 11:43 - Pete S.

I often give lottery tickets as stocking stuffers to the adults I give presents to. I like these options.

11/12/2024 11:29 - Janice F.

Agree!

11/12/2024 11:17 - Marsha P.

Absolutely!!

11/12/2024 11:08 - Sarah H.

Awesome that you are concerned about over indulgence. Play for fun. If you win it's a bonus.

11/12/2024 10:49 - Darrell M.

Thank you

11/12/2024 10:46 - Bobbi B.

Awesomeness

11/12/2024 10:27 - Michael D.

I agree and don't let kids scratch off your tickets.

11/12/2024 10:11 - Mary A.

agree!

11/12/2024 10:05 - Joel S.

Good points

11/12/2024 08:24 - Brenda J.

A fear of giving my Million dollar ticket to someone. So I don't gift Lottery tickets.

11/12/2024 07:37 - Joy W.

Preach!

11/12/2024 06:04 - Lois O.

YES

11/12/2024 02:35 - Troy L.

Lets play have fun and enjoy the greatest gift for the holidays

11/12/2024 01:20 - Carlos C.

scrooge keeps to himself !

11/12/2024 12:06 - James W.

So true

11/12/2024 12:05 - Katherine G.

Yes

11/11/2024 11:59 - June F.

Absolutely

11/11/2024 10:43 - Emily J.

Got it!

11/11/2024 09:54 - Dorota B.

Agree

11/11/2024 09:50 - William S.

Always Play Smart

11/11/2024 09:50 - Sherri M.

Great information

11/11/2024 09:12 - Martha L.

Play smart

11/11/2024 08:01 - sheila e.

be mind full

11/11/2024 07:54 - Connie H.

I agree

11/11/2024 07:52 - Ted C.

Sounds good

11/11/2024 07:51 - Cristie B.

Well, I can tell you it's easy to be drawn into playing the lottery. Who wouldn't want to win the cash prizes that NC Lottery offers with tv commercials and radio ads.NC Lottery
Winning the lottery is definitely appealing, and we love being able to make dreams come true for so many players each year! That said, lottery games are meant to be a fun form of entertainment for adults. When you play the lottery, it's important to remember that there's only a chance to win - never a guarantee. It's important to play responsibly with money you have set aside for entertainment, knowing it takes luck to win a prize! Thanks so much for your comment, Cristie!

11/11/2024 07:51 - Saby M.

Easy and fun

11/11/2024 07:28 - Shirley S.

Only lottery tickets to an aduly

11/11/2024 06:25 - Stacey I.

Yes

11/11/2024 06:08 - gloria f.

Agree

11/11/2024 05:58 - Lorena y.

agree

11/11/2024 05:53 - Stacey C.

Great gift

11/11/2024 05:36 - Dominic M.

i agree

11/11/2024 05:33 - Robert J.

So true. Adult game.

11/11/2024 05:25 - ABBE H.

Some think it's cute - they dont understand that it can create a hardship in the future when it's not so cute.

11/11/2024 05:22 - Jessica S.

Awesome

11/11/2024 04:55 - Susan L.

Positively agree.

11/11/2024 04:36 - David P.

I agree with what y'allare telling us.

11/11/2024 04:19 - Patricia B.

Agreed

11/11/2024 04:00 - Jean-Louis D.

Agreed!

11/11/2024 03:19 - Katrina P.

Absolutely

11/11/2024 03:19 - Philip S.

My lottery ticket were stolen and I reported everything and others are the ones spending the fund illegally .

11/11/2024 03:01 - Wilber H.

Support 100%

11/11/2024 02:55 - Frederick D.

Gamble responsibly

11/11/2024 02:51 - Sandra B.

Adults only.

11/11/2024 02:45 - James W.

Agree.

11/11/2024 02:35 - Vaness O.

BECAREFUL WHERE U BUY TICKETS

11/11/2024 02:13 - Princess B.

I agree

11/11/2024 02:12 - Regina T.

I encourage the special promotion. Great idea!

11/11/2024 01:55 - wanda s.

?? % agree

11/11/2024 01:21 - Michele G.

So right

11/11/2024 12:36 - Brian D.

I also agree.

11/11/2024 12:21 - Linda L.

Agree

11/11/2024 12:06 - Gary M.

Be mindful who tickets are given to

11/11/2024 11:53 - john e.

Good job

11/11/2024 11:51 - Scott S.

I agree.

11/11/2024 11:50 - Linda H.

Yes!

11/11/2024 10:53 - Christine P.

this is true

11/11/2024 10:44 - Emilie R.

Yep

11/11/2024 10:26 - David S.

Really easy to get set up I was just wondering if there was a free trial so I can see if I wanted to actually pay.NC Lottery
Hi, David! All of our Digital Instants games have Demo Modes where you can test out the gameplay for free to see if you're interested in playing!

11/11/2024 10:17 - Charquan J.

Definitely understand

11/11/2024 10:16 - Mark S.

We play within our means

11/11/2024 10:07 - Kelly M.

smart advice

11/11/2024 10:04 - April S.

Play smart. Adults only!

11/11/2024 10:02 - mark o.

Absolutely agree.

11/11/2024 09:58 - PRESTON B.

Well informative

11/11/2024 09:52 - Marnita M.

Love giving as gifts to people at xmas. It's fun

11/11/2024 09:40 - Corie N.

Agree

11/11/2024 09:09 - Lindsay S.

Be mindful who tickets are given to

11/11/2024 09:06 - ricky m.

Absolutely

11/11/2024 08:51 - Ed C.

GOOD JOB

11/11/2024 07:00 - Steven M.

Agreed!

11/11/2024 06:40 - Brittany M.

Agree

11/11/2024 05:30 - William R.

11/11/2024 12:14 - Cathey S.

right

11/10/2024 11:24 - Ed G.

Good advice.

11/10/2024 10:25 - Latrell J.

Good deal!

11/10/2024 09:58 - Chantel R.

Agreed

11/10/2024 09:08 - gracie l.

i agree

11/10/2024 08:44 - sonya c.

understood

11/10/2024 08:43 - Thomas F.

Playing the lottery is not a financial plan.

11/10/2024 08:36 - Pattie S.

Playing the lottery should be for adults 21 years of age.

11/10/2024 07:49 - Craig h.

I want to win money.

11/10/2024 07:22 - Curtis B.

you are good;

11/10/2024 07:07 - Davina M.

true indeed

11/10/2024 07:05 - ANDREA E.

Sounds like a great campaign!

11/10/2024 05:25 - Marilyn D.

Thanks for the opportunity to play smart.

11/10/2024 05:23 - Ollie D.

I think Play Smart Gift Smart is a Great idea!! No lottery for kids!!

11/10/2024 04:47 - Levonier A.

Please don't

11/10/2024 04:20 - Fred P.

Good advice.

11/10/2024 04:03 - Dorothy B.

Great, good idea.

11/10/2024 03:57 - Sandra M.

Yes, not a kids game.

11/10/2024 03:41 - Susan M.

Yes

11/10/2024 03:38 - Kenneth M.

agree

11/10/2024 03:34 - Thomas B.

Play smart, Gift smart

11/10/2024 03:15 - Gloria H.

I agree

11/10/2024 03:04 - Crystal F.

I agree

11/10/2024 02:21 - Albertine W.

Playing smart is Smart!

11/10/2024 01:35 - Harry C.

I agree with this.

11/10/2024 12:58 - Albert z.

agree

11/10/2024 12:45 - Jeanette R.

agree

11/10/2024 12:28 - Robert R.

yes

11/10/2024 12:25 - Diane G.

I agree with the statement. Gambling isn't for our youth. It's a grown up game.

11/10/2024 11:40 - marilyn m.

This is my relaxation!

11/10/2024 11:33 - Liguens D.

Even adults should provide the id

11/10/2024 11:32 - Scotty S.

Can't wait

11/10/2024 11:23 - lynne s.

good advice. thanks

11/10/2024 10:58 - randy s.

yes

11/10/2024 10:50 - Rick G.

Agree

11/10/2024 10:46 - Lara G.

Good info

11/10/2024 10:27 - Kathryn C.

Agree

11/10/2024 10:16 - Jose T.

Great!!

11/10/2024 10:11 - Richmond C.

happy holidays

11/10/2024 09:37 - CATHY M.

Playing the lottery is for adults only - don't give tickets to minors !

11/10/2024 09:08 - Charles F.

hoho

11/10/2024 09:07 - Charles F.

yes

11/10/2024 08:43 - Cheryl C.

Adults only

11/10/2024 08:40 - Dave G.

Good information

11/10/2024 08:26 - John F.

I will follow this advice.

11/10/2024 07:59 - Donald H.

The store clerks need to be vigilante. Kids can be sneaky if they really want something.

11/10/2024 07:30 - Dawn E.

Good advise

11/10/2024 07:15 - Rickey S.

Agreed

11/10/2024 07:07 - geneva t.

Adults Only Thank You

11/10/2024 05:19 - Angela S.

I concur, playing lottery is not for kids.

11/10/2024 05:09 - Gary B.

Agreed

11/10/2024 04:39 - Sharon G.

The next time my husband fills the tank of our Mini-van I will get him to buy some scratch-offs for Christmas gifts for our children and their adult offsprings

11/10/2024 04:36 - Elizabeth D.

Adults only

11/10/2024 03:14 - Kiah G.

Indeed

11/10/2024 01:24 - Will T.

agree

11/10/2024 01:23 - Will T.

an adult privilege

11/10/2024 12:13 - Kimberly W.

Agree

11/09/2024 11:39 - Marilyn A.

Agree

11/09/2024 11:34 - Leslie S.

Fact.

11/09/2024 11:14 - Donna M.

NC lottery not for kids

11/09/2024 11:00 - Allison B.

Good Idea!

11/09/2024 09:55 - Frederick D.

great advice to keep in mind

11/09/2024 09:33 - Brandon J.

Most definitely. Play responsibly

11/09/2024 09:15 - Elizabeth O.

agree

11/09/2024 08:43 - Steve J.

good advice!

11/09/2024 08:38 - Shannon B.

Good luck and good advice

11/09/2024 08:35 - Nancy N.

Perfect for any adult

11/09/2024 08:08 - Wendy P.

Agreed

11/09/2024 07:38 - Jamie Z.

Play smart is great advice. It is nice that the winning amounts remaining on each ticket is posted, but would be helpful if there was a column that has number of losing tickets also listed. So you can make a better educated guess without having to calculate all columns' and odds.

11/09/2024 07:28 - Donna T.

Thank you.

11/09/2024 07:27 - Pamela G.

Cool

11/09/2024 07:21 - Keith S.

The lottery is for entertainment purposes only!

11/09/2024 07:20 - Vanessa D.

good advice

11/09/2024 07:14 - Lacrisha B.

A wonderful games

11/09/2024 06:54 - Betty D.

Great advice!

11/09/2024 06:27 - Jacqueline O.

Good reminder!

11/09/2024 06:12 - Darlene K.

Great Advised

11/09/2024 06:12 - Darlene K.

Great Advised

11/09/2024 06:01 - ARBELL H.

Good activity got those missing AC or Las Vegas. Fun games.

11/09/2024 05:56 - Monica O.

Agreed

11/09/2024 05:46 - hattie h.

great

11/09/2024 05:20 - Javan D.

Always best not to spend to much

11/09/2024 05:18 - Anna D.

I agree

11/09/2024 05:13 - Tokelia K.

Agree

11/09/2024 05:12 - Oliver U.

such a nice day!

11/09/2024 04:37 - Mary E.

Good advice!

11/09/2024 04:27 - Dorina G.

Always think before playing

11/09/2024 03:55 - marie k.

Good advice

11/09/2024 03:28 - Joyce B.

Great advice

11/09/2024 03:17 - val w.

agree

11/09/2024 02:47 - Sheldon A.

Thanks

11/09/2024 02:36 - Ronnie S.

They have to play smart

11/09/2024 01:45 - Andrew K.

Agreed.

11/09/2024 01:44 - Richard W.

This is excellent advice.

11/09/2024 01:26 - John V.

Kids are our future let's play!

11/09/2024 01:13 - WILLIAM T.

Good reminder

11/09/2024 01:10 - Hank R.

Please don't let kid's play the lottery, their brains are not develop yet,

11/09/2024 01:01 - Debra B.

Absolutely.

11/09/2024 12:45 - Kelly F.

Agreed

11/09/2024 12:40 - christine c.

Good idea cuz kids don't need to get started at a young age

11/09/2024 12:36 - Patsy W.

Good ideas

11/09/2024 12:07 - Cloverette S.

Good Advice

11/09/2024 11:39 - Kaitlynn H.

Great advice!

11/09/2024 11:32 - Elpy S.

GREAT ADVICE

11/09/2024 11:28 - Mary F.

Be sensible

11/09/2024 11:13 - Allison T.

agreed

11/09/2024 10:53 - Maria C.

Totally agree!

11/09/2024 10:51 - ashley t.

Agree

11/09/2024 10:50 - Jonathan S.

Agreed

11/09/2024 10:50 - Nora K.

11/09/2024 10:38 - RHONDA W.

Definitely not for kids! I'll Gift Smart this holiday season.

11/09/2024 10:30 - DONNA N.

good deal

11/09/2024 10:04 - Gilbert H.

Keep tickets for adults only not for kids

11/09/2024 09:47 - Eric L.

Agree

11/09/2024 09:46 - Darryl P.

Great Advice

11/09/2024 09:46 - Myra H.

good advice

11/09/2024 09:45 - Darryl P.

TOTALLY AGREE ??

11/09/2024 09:34 - Christine M.

Good advice

11/09/2024 09:28 - Linda B.

Any time one can help with school supplies is a stupendous idea. Thanks

11/09/2024 09:19 - Maria M.

Great ideas

11/09/2024 09:17 - David F.

Always good for adults only

11/09/2024 09:04 - marc f.

Great advice!

11/09/2024 08:52 - Amanda K.

Agreed

11/09/2024 08:38 - Cheri M.

Online play makes it much easier to play.

11/09/2024 08:04 - Liane N.

Agree

11/09/2024 07:41 - Dixie M.

11/09/2024 07:32 - Kathy H.

I agree! Looking forward to seeing how your school supply drive works.

11/09/2024 07:30 - Melvin B.

Making sure the recipient is 18, or older

11/09/2024 06:49 - Robert B.

Set your limits and stick to them!

11/09/2024 06:24 - Samantha m.

Agree

11/09/2024 06:15 - Robert M.

Cool

11/09/2024 05:56 - steve m.

Kool

11/09/2024 04:45 - Jenny O.

Agree

11/09/2024 04:25 - Karen M.

Great information!

11/09/2024 03:50 - Timothy C.

Will do!

11/08/2024 11:51 - Michael D.

agree

11/08/2024 11:18 - Diana L.

Play smart, not for kids.

11/08/2024 10:46 - Joshua S.

Smart to gift lottery

11/08/2024 10:42 - Quante W.

Factz

11/08/2024 10:25 - Recoa H.

Agreed and thank you ??

11/08/2024 10:13 - Lisa N.

Agreed

11/08/2024 10:04 - Sharon J.

Yes. Play smart.

11/08/2024 10:03 - Lisa K.

Gift tickets are great! One year we gave my 83 year old dad some scratch offs and he won $50. He was so excited.

11/08/2024 09:47 - Dale P.

Ageed

11/08/2024 09:39 - Carey D.

Agreed

11/08/2024 09:31 - Keyosha B.

Awgreed

11/08/2024 09:21 - Christal J.

Definitely Agree

11/08/2024 09:15 - Geraldine D.

Agreed

11/08/2024 09:14 - Brenda J.

If I don't win, I don't buy another ticket until the next day.

11/08/2024 09:02 - Sharon W.

agreed

11/08/2024 08:40 - Holly G.

agreed

11/08/2024 08:10 - fred m.

11/08/2024 07:58 - Virginia B.

Good advice!

11/08/2024 07:40 - Helen P.

Agreed

11/08/2024 07:36 - henry m.

Adult only

11/08/2024 07:32 - Cheryl M.

Very informative.

11/08/2024 07:20 - Sharon S.

good advice

11/08/2024 07:01 - Patricia B.

Smart rules to follow!

11/08/2024 06:59 - Mark B.

I want it in hundreds. Thanks

11/08/2024 06:47 - Patricia R.

Keep praying

11/08/2024 06:41 - Carol D.

North Carolina Lottery Scratch Off tickets are an AMAZING and FUN stocking stuffer that both my parents are ALWAYS HAPPY to find in their stocking. How about your parents ? It's always fun to dream of what you will do if you win.

11/08/2024 06:35 - Edmond H.

Makes sense. Not a baseball game.

11/08/2024 06:06 - Shelly W.

agreed

11/08/2024 06:03 - Edith A.

Don't ever spend your food money on lottery tickets, only what you can afford to lose.

11/08/2024 06:03 - Mary Suzanne H.

Excellent guidance for parents,grandparents,& other family members.

11/08/2024 05:57 - priscilla b.

Play Smart and be responsible.

11/08/2024 05:56 - Angela R.

The internet has made it so easy for a child to introduce him or herself to gambling they don't need a responsible adult adding to it

11/08/2024 04:58 - Auston S.

Agreed

11/08/2024 04:31 - patricia c.

Agreed

11/08/2024 04:22 - Cyndie P.

Gift ticket is only good if it is a winner!!

11/08/2024 04:21 - Cyndie P.

More winners!

11/08/2024 04:06 - Lewis K.

Playing smart is when you limit the amount you spend.

11/08/2024 03:54 - Beverly G.

Surely not for kids

11/08/2024 03:49 - Alice J.

I agree with the lottery that this is not a kid's game! It could mess up their life really really bad!

11/08/2024 03:41 - Christina F.

True, adults only

11/08/2024 03:38 - MARY S.

THAT IS GREAT

11/08/2024 03:30 - Julie N.

Playing smart is not to play at all!

11/08/2024 02:50 - Joko S.

Awesome! Agree totally that this should be for adults.

11/08/2024 02:40 - Jonathan M.

yes

11/08/2024 02:33 - Donald H.

NEED $1 draw game with smaller prize amounts and more frequent winnersNC Lottery
Thanks for sharing this feedback, Donald! We strive to offer a variety of games at each price point, and the folks that make decisions about our scratch-off games read comments like these. We're always happy to hear player suggestions, and comments like these help us plan for a better future of play for our players!

11/08/2024 02:16 - Lynn B.

adults only

11/08/2024 02:11 - Eric W.

yeah

11/08/2024 01:42 - Susan C P.

I agree. Lottery is for adults only.

11/08/2024 01:22 - Kurtis M.

Very good.

11/08/2024 01:10 - Lysander S.

Play Smart is very helpful, especially first time players.NC Lottery
We're glad to hear you find Play Smart helpful, Lysander! Thanks so much for your comment.

11/08/2024 12:47 - Fleta K.

I have been playing the lottery since the NC Lottery started. I have not been one of the fortunate winners. I would not get children's hopes up.

11/08/2024 12:27 - michael c.

do not give lottery tickets to children.

11/08/2024 11:48 - Gia S.

Awesome

11/08/2024 11:44 - Sonia W.

Thanks for info

11/08/2024 11:33 - Janice W.

Please bring back the Treasure Map scratch-off ticket please.NC Lottery
Thanks for your comment, Janice! The folks in charge of those decisions read comments like these, so the future is full of possibilities!

11/08/2024 11:18 - Shannon T.

Love gifting scratch offs.

11/08/2024 11:17 - SONJA K.

I enjoy these games.

11/08/2024 10:48 - sheila L.

Thanks for the info

11/08/2024 10:41 - Carla N.

This is a good message to spread, I didn't allow my students to even go to a famous kid's spot because it encourages gambling. So Good Work on your prevention method.

11/08/2024 10:26 - TRANG N.

Great gift for adults

11/08/2024 10:19 - ShirleyAnn T.

That is good advice

11/08/2024 09:52 - David A.

great information for everyone that plays

11/08/2024 09:34 - Christine B.

Play Smart

11/08/2024 08:37 - Dariel L.

Love my games, just for the fun.

11/08/2024 08:32 - Jackie T.

Good idea

11/08/2024 08:20 - william l.

Learn to stay within a budget.

11/08/2024 08:17 - Robert F.

Still working on all programs!!!!!

11/08/2024 08:16 - Steve S.

good Information! This is not for those trying to win monthly rent and food shopping. This is for people with recreation money

11/08/2024 08:13 - Debra P.

sound advice

11/08/2024 08:02 - Jeff J.

Good information

11/08/2024 07:41 - Joseph R.

Good Luck All !!!

11/08/2024 07:34 - Khadija E.

The promotion to support a school supply drive for education is great!!!NC Lottery
Thanks for the love, Khadija! We're really excited about that promotion.

11/08/2024 07:13 - Brenda A.

Agree

11/08/2024 06:52 - daniel m.

young people need their funds to further their education

11/08/2024 06:43 - Veronica B.

It’s good that the kids are able to have the School Supplies, they need to succeed in school

11/08/2024 06:00 - steve k.

Yup

11/08/2024 05:10 - Kenneth W.

Good advice

11/08/2024 05:05 - Debra A.

Great advice.

11/08/2024 04:08 - Sonya W.

I am so happy to know that play smart is putting in a great deal of effort to help keep our younger ones to not play lottery and to offer help to those who have a gambling addiction. Thank you very muchNC Lottery
We're all about encouraging responsible play here, and this time of year, it's important to remind folks that lottery games aren't child's play! Thanks so much for your comment, Sonya!

11/08/2024 03:29 - Linda W.

Yes

11/08/2024 02:28 - Jimmy B.

I agree lottery is for adults and not for all adults. If you know someone struggling with finances a lottery ticket is not a good gift. Even a small win could cause them to expand their chances and lose a lot more.

11/08/2024 01:25 - Lisa T.

I think this a great

11/08/2024 01:18 - robert p.

Lottery is not a kids game

11/08/2024 01:05 - Lisa C.

11/08/2024 01:05 - ROBERT R.

Hey Kids! Buy candy not tickets!

11/08/2024 12:55 - Sheila F.

Play responsible. This is not a kids game. Adults only!!

11/08/2024 12:47 - Davina J.

Give a gift. Get a gift.

11/08/2024 12:44 - Laniqua T.

Live laugh love!

11/08/2024 12:36 - Alice K.

I always play smart!

11/08/2024 12:28 - Nicole B.

I agree

11/08/2024 12:24 - Teresa C.

School supplies are needed, so that teachers won't have to spend their hard earned money on school supplies for their kids.

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November 8, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:00 AM

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