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The Texas Lottery designs its games to be a fun form of entertainment. We
encourage players to "play responsibly." However, some players may have difficulty knowing when to
stop. For some, gambling of any kind can become a problem.
"Responsibility" is a core value of the Texas Lottery Commission. That includes
educating our players about important game-related issues and encouraging them to play
responsibly. Below are some resources we have identified to help with problem gambling. If you
or someone you know has a compulsive gambling problem, we encourage you to seek help.
Resources
The
Texas Department of
State Health Services (DSHS) Substance Abuse Services attempts to ensure that Texans have
access to effective and efficient substance abuse and problem gambling services. The DSHS
Web site provides information about and links to programs, resources, and hotlines.
- Agency Main Number: (866) 378-8440
The
National Council on Problem
Gambling offers links to information on problem gambling and resources for problem gamblers and
their families.
- U.S. Gambling Hotline: (800) 522-4700
The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL)
provides a
Problem
Gambling FAQ section on its Web site that addresses questions such as what constitutes problem
gambling, how to tell if someone is a problem gambler, and what causes problem gambling. The site
also provides links to a variety of resources on the
Links
to Problem Gambling Resources page.
The
National Center for Responsible Gambling (NCRG)
funds research to identify the risk factors for gambling disorders and determine methods not only
for treating the disorders but for preventing them. The Web site also gives information about NCRG
education programs and publications.
- Telephone: (202) 552-2689
Gamblers Anonymous operates a Web site
that includes an "Q & A" page, recovery program information, and a list of 20
questions to ask to find out if a person or someone the person knows may have a compulsive gambling
problem.
- Austin: (512) 860-2958
- Dallas: (214) 890-0005
- Fort Worth: (817) 371-0624
- Houston: (888) 442-7105
- San Antonio: (210) 862-9813
Gam-Anon.org provides questionnaires designed
to help answer questions such as whether a person grew up with a compulsive gambler, and whether a
person lives with a compulsive gambler. The site also includes a listing of Gam-Anon meetings in
different cities throughout the country.
- Telephone: (718) 352-1671
Resource Links
The Texas Lottery Commission wants everyone to enjoy our games. Please remember to play
responsibly!
Disclaimer:
The Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) does not represent itself as an expert in the
field of problem gambling. Any references to problem gambling-related resources are provided as a
public service to educate the players of TLC's lottery games. Each person is responsible for
checking the accuracy, completeness, currency and suitability of all information contained in these
resources. TLC makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties as to the information. TLC
specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from problem
gambling or problem gambling resources. TLC does not endorse any of the products, vendors,
consultants, or documentation referenced in, or related to these resources. Any mention of vendors,
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