Graduation season is here! Caps are flying, photos are snapping, and families across Indiana are celebrating an important milestone. Years of hard work are paying off, and exciting new beginnings are ahead. Whether it’s a high school diploma, college degree, or technical certification, graduates deserve to be recognized in a way that matches the moment.

For many adults celebrating graduates, lottery tickets can be a fun, entertaining way to say “congratulations.” A scratch off tucked inside a card or a ticket paired with a celebratory dinner can add an extra spark to the celebration. But just like choosing the right gift, it’s important to gift responsibly.

Lottery products are for adults 18 and older only, and that applies to gifting. As graduation ceremonies bring together graduates of all ages, May is a great time to pause and remember that gifting lottery products are “To: Adults. From: Adults.” This reminder helps keep celebrations fun, positive, and appropriate. 

At the Hoosier Lottery, Responsible Gaming is at the core of our organization. We’re proud to participate in the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Gift Responsibly initiative, a nationwide campaign encouraging adults to think carefully about when and how lottery products are shared.

If you would like to learn more, we encourage you to watch our Gift Responsibly video. It offers a quick reminder that lottery tickets are intended for adults 18 and older, even when given as a gift.

As you celebrate the graduates in your life this May, keeping responsible gifting in mind helps ensure the focus stays where it belongs: on achievement, celebration, and the road ahead.

If you have questions about Responsible Gaming or would like more information, please contact us at socialresponsibility@hoosierlottery.com
 

Congratulations to the graduates, and thanks to all, for keeping play positive and only gifting to those 18+.