Every year, the holiday season brings joy, celebration, and the fun of choosing the perfect gift. As we wrap up toys, tech gadgets, and treats, there’s one category of “easy gifts” that continues to cause concern, lottery tickets and gambling products.
They may seem harmless, inexpensive, and even exciting to slip into a stocking. However, for kids and teens, these gifts come with risks that can last long after the holidays are over.
As a proud participant of the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign (organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling), we’ve created the 2025 Responsible Gift Giving Guide. A simple, helpful resource to make age-appropriate, safer gift choices this season.
Introducing the 2025 Responsible Gift Giving Guide
Our team created this guide to help families, educators, and community members make informed decisions during the holiday season. Inside, you’ll find:
- Clear reminders about why gambling-related gifts aren’t suitable for anyone under 21 years of age
- Safer, fun alternative gift ideas for all ages
- Helpful messaging you can share with others in your community
The guide is designed to be easy to read, easy to share, and easy to put into action as you shop for the young people in your life.
Let’s Create a Safer Holiday Season, Together
Responsible gifting is a small but powerful way to protect young people from early exposure to gambling risks. When communities understand the impact, they make better choices and kids benefit for years to come.
Download and share the 2025 Responsible Gift Giving Guide with friends, family members, educators, and anyone else who needs gift-giving inspiration. Together, we can promote safer celebrations and build healthier futures.
If you’d like additional resources or support around gambling prevention, youth education, or community programming, our team is always here to help. Learn more: Adult Gambling Treatment, Youth Gambling Treatment
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