We applaud Jackpocket's commitment to raising awareness about risks of youth gambling through the Gift Responsibly Campaign," said Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director. "Youth problem gambling has emerged as a significant and growing public health issue. You must be at least 18 years old to place ticket orders on Jackpocket, and we urge everyone to avoid giving lotto tickets as gifts to minors – during holidays and throughout the year." "We are proud to stand with the NCPG in raising awareness that lottery tickets and scratch-offs are appropriate gifts for adults only. "Jackpocket strives to promote responsible gaming in every aspect of our business," said Jackpocket founder and CEO Peter Sullivan. Gambling exposure during childhood is often through some kind of lottery product given by an adult who is likely unaware of the associated risks. Research shows that the earlier a person's participation or even exposure to gambling is in childhood, the more likely they are to develop a gambling problem later in life. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, is participating in the 2022 Gift Responsibly Campaign organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling(NCPG) and the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University, to raise awareness about the risks of gifting lottery tickets to children. Jackpocket, the first third-party app in the U.S. Jackpocket Joins Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Risks of Youth Gambling
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