Press release

Montréal, December 8, 2025 — With the holidays around the corner, Loto-Québec reminds its customers that lottery products are inappropriate gifts for children and minors.

Research shows that the earlier a person’s participation exposure to gambling is in childhood (including lottery games), the more likely they are to develop a gambling problem later in life. Gambling exposure during childhood is often through some kind of lottery product, such as lottery tickets or scratch-offs, given to a child by an adult who is unaware of the associated risks.

Our wiseplay.ca website has more information on the topic and available measures and resources.

Loto-Québec is proud to take part in the National Council of Problem Gambling Gift Responsibly Campaign. Several initiatives are planned in December to remind customers that lottery tickets aren’t child’s play. All eligible American and Canadian lottery corporations and several international ones have joined the campaign.

“Youth gambling is a growing risk that too often goes overlooked. The Gift Responsibly Campaign plays a vital role in helping families and communities understand the importance of keeping lottery products out of kids’ hands,” said Derek Longmeier, President of NCPG’s Board of Directors. “We’re grateful to Loto-Québec for joining this effort and working to expand education and awareness to protect young people from gambling-related harm.”

About Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years, and its operations benefit Québec as a whole. The responsible commercialization of lottery and gaming products is central to Loto-Québec’s operations. The corporation has been granted the highest internationally recognized certification in responsible gaming by the World Lottery Association.