Safer Play
Most people play lottery games for fun and entertainment. Savvy players decide in advance how much time and money they can afford to spend—before they ever buy a lottery ticket or put money into a game terminal. To keep things fun, they include lottery play in their entertainment budgets, so they spend only what they’re comfortable with.
We know, however, that some people can develop difficulties with gambling. They may play beyond their limits, both in terms of money or time. This can damage their finances and their relationships with the people they love.
Our Commitment to Safer Play
The Oregon Lottery has a genuine commitment to player safety and responsible gambling. This is demonstrated through funding, training of staff, public education, and partnership with experts. Here are some of the ways this commitment shows up in practice:
- Free, 24/7 professional help is provided to all Oregonians affected by gambling. This includes those with problem gambling issues, those who want to reduce or stop gambling before a problem starts, and friends and family affected by gambling.
- Tools and resources for safer play are made available for players, such as the EVIVE app, realistic information about odds and gameplay, and resources to help players set limits and self-manage play before problems develop.
- Funding: One percent of total lottery revenue supports prevention and treatment services for any Oregonian who struggles with gambling.
- Retailer and employee training: We train our retail partners and employees how to offer information and support to people who might be having difficulty managing their gambling.
- Independent oversight and certification: Oregon Lottery actively partners with multiple responsible gaming and problem gambling associations and is certified at the highest level by the World Lottery Association.
Stay in Control
- Gamble no more than 1% of your household income before tax per month.
- Gamble no more than four days per month.
- Avoid regularly gambling at more than two types of games.
What are the Odds?
The Big Picture
To Be Clear
Think of It This Way
You Got This
Against All Odds
It pays to play intentionally. Nothing makes a loss worse than realizing you bet more than you could really afford to lose.
The DraftKings app has tools to help you know and stick to your own limits. Keep your expectations real. Keep your betting fun. DraftKings can help.
Keep it FunWant a New Relationship with Gambling?
If you realize that you are putting gambling ahead of the people and pleasures that used to take center stage in your life, don’t wait. It’s never the wrong time to put yourself first.
Tools. Tactics. Counseling
Visit OPGR
Oregon Problem Gambling Resource
OPGR is a resource for people who need help with a gambling problem or addiction. Support is free and confidential, not only for the gambler, but also for family members.
Visit OPGR