The holiday season brings around lots of great traditions from decorations and food, to music, celebrations, and games. And one of the most time-honored traditions is gift-giving. It's the time of year when we reflect on those close to us and think about the perfect way to express our appreciation for them. As you build your list this year, remember that lottery games should be gifted responsibly -- from adults, to adults.

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But why? Minors have a greater risk of developing problem gambling habits than adults, says research from the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors. Plus, it's illegal to sell tickets to those under the age of 18. The Hoosier Lottery is committed to training more than 4,000 retail partners on how to check identification and avoid selling tickets to minors.

We want our players to enjoy their experience with the Hoosier Lottery, and gifting responsibly is an important piece of positive play. Interested in learning about more ways to keep your play positive? Check out our video library on responsible gaming topics, like our Understanding Game Odds or Preventing Underage Play videos, plus others available in our Positive Play toolkit.