The Hoosier Lottery is again participating in National Financial Literacy Month awareness efforts to emphasize the importance of planning and budgeting as key to keeping play positive. 

National Financial Literacy Month first began in April 2004 to highlight the importance of understanding financial decision-making and teach Americans how to create and maintain good financial habits.

The Hoosier Lottery offers several resources to help players boost their financial literacy. Players can visit HoosierLottery.com/FinancialTools to access information to understand odds, set a budget and track their play.

“Setting a budget is an important part of keeping play positive to avoid unhealthy play, such as spending more than one can afford, chasing losses or accumulating debt from gambling,” said Hoosier Lottery Executive Director Sarah M. Taylor. “We are committed to responsible gaming and strive to promote a positive playing experience. Our desire is for players to use the resources we have available to keep their play at healthy, positive levels.”

The Hoosier Lottery website also offers a digital Track Your Play Calculator to help players track the amount they spend on games, a Positive Play Quiz that lets players test their responsible gaming knowledge and a set of interactive Flip Tips that provide information about positive play. In addition, players can access a video library that includes videos with tips on setting a budget, learning about game odds and more. Players can also find links to institutions that specialize in financial literacy resources and a resource guide for players who have won. 

To learn more about the Hoosier Lottery’s Positive Play resources, visit HoosierLottery.com/PositivePlay.