Is it OK to borrow money to play California Lotto?
We at the California Lottery want everyone to enjoy playing California Lottery games, and we want everyone to play them responsibly. At the California Lottery, we believe that one problem gambler is one too many. Most Californians gamble for fun. Most people use money from their entertainment budget to go a casino or a horse race, to play cards or bingo or to buy a lottery ticket. But, according to the California Council on Problem Gambling, a few people, about three percent of California adults, experience gambling-related problems. These people cannot safely manage any kind of wagering. They have a disease called problem gambling. Luckily, there is help for those who think they or someone they care about might have a problem with gambling. A number of private organizations offer assistance, and so does the California Lottery. Because the California Lottery is an agency whose mission is to provide public benefits, individuals with gambling problems and their families can find informat
California Lottery officials reminded the public that borrowing money to play the lottery, spending above a person’s budget or using money intended for other purposes can ultimately lead to significant problems for players and their families. People with gambling problems or knowing individuals with gambling problems are advised to call the Problem Gambling Help Line, (800) Gambler. Sources: http://www.myfoxla.
