Commitment to Responsible Play and Consumer Protection
The Illinois Lottery appreciates the unique obligation publicly sponsored gaming
programs have to protect players and provide gaming entertainment with the highest
standards of social responsibility. Applying responsible gaming and consumer protection
best practices, the Lottery operates under procedures that emphasize our core values of
integrity and responsibility.
Responsible Gaming
- Our objective is to establish and maintain a balanced and responsible gaming model and develop and promote responsible gaming activities in accordance with the players, regulatory bodies, and communities we serve.
Consumer Protection and Support
- Consistent with Illinois law, no Lottery tickets will be sold to persons under the age of 18.
- If you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
- For more information or to exclude yourself call 1-800-252-1775.
- You may also learn about the self exclusion area here.
