March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), a nationwide initiative led by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to raise awareness and highlight resources for individuals who may be experiencing gambling-related harm. 

At the Hoosier Lottery, we believe playing the lottery should always be a fun and positive experience. PGAM is an important reminder that taking a moment to check in with yourself, your habits, and your overall play can make a difference in keeping lottery games enjoyable.

Player Health Screening

This PGAM, we are inviting players to participate in our PGAM promotion by completing our Player Health Screening, a quick, stigma‑free tool designed to help reflect on your personal play behaviors. By answering just three questions regarding your play behavior, the tool can provide resources about healthy gaming habits. 

Throughout March, all myLOTTERY members who complete the Player Health Screening will be entered for a chance to win a prize pack that includes four tickets to an Indianapolis Indians game and much more! Our Player Health Screening helps you stay informed and mindful of your play so you can continue to enjoy the Hoosier Lottery fun! 

Take the Player Health Screening and enter for your chance to win now.

Recognizing Gaming Behavior

Most people who play lottery games do so for entertainment. But for some, gambling can become less about fun and more about stress. Understanding some common signs can assist you or someone you care about recognize when it may be time to look at helpful resources: 

• Spending more money or time on gambling than planned 
• Returning to play multiple times in the same day 
• Trying to win back money that was lost (“chasing losses”) 
• Feeling anxious, upset, or irritable when the results of a game don’t meet expectations 

If these signs feel familiar, it may be helpful to explore resources designed to support healthy play, such as the ones found on the Hoosier Lottery Positive Play webpage. 

Positive Play Tools and Resources

The Hoosier Lottery offers several Positive Play digital tools to help players stay informed and confident about their lottery play: 

• Player Health Screening – Provides a quick check‑in on your gaming behavior 
• Positive Play Videos – Short videos providing tips and guidance for healthy play habits 
• Financial Tools and Resources – An online calculator to track your play and resources for financial education programs 

You can access all of these at HoosierLottery.com/PositivePlay. 

This March, join us in promoting Problem Gambling Awareness Month by taking time to check in with yourself, exploring our Positive Play tools, and enjoying the Lottery as a fun, entertainment activity. 

For immediate assistance, the Indiana Problem Gambling Hotline is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-994-8448, or texting “INGAMB” to 53342.