Kentucky Lottery now offers problem gambling info via text or chat

Comment #12

THRIFTY — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:41:01 GMT

I pretend that each lottery ticket costs $1,000,000. It stops me from playing the lottery.

Comment #11

Bleudog101 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 10:07:05 GMT

Thank you for enlightening me on your lottery. In KY, a much, much smaller lottery our funds go to education too and we're not in the red paying out like other states do. (Were you referencing Illinois...lol???)

I'm off my high horse about your lottery and won't mention it again even though I cringed seeing the three second prize payouts, while up there, still a little shy of $1 million. I still have folks get my CA lottery tickets because you just never know.

Comment #10

noise-gate — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 01:13:51 GMT

The lottery payouts here ebb flow BD. It would seem to outsiders that it's unfair to not give a million regardless of the 2nd prize, but the powers that be have always put Education first. This lottery out here was sold on the idea that is to supplement the education system. Other State lotteries pay out that $1,000,000 regardless of their ticket sales, and could faces financial crisis if they had 2nd place winners on a regular basis- not us. Our lottery CANNOT be tampered with by the politician... [ More ]

Comment #9

Groppo — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:31:46 GMT

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WOW. My state, as much as I want to leave it (and go to Californy),

has always campaigned for things like bet with your head; not over it , since last century.

But I read a lot here as if it's a new idea or something.

The wisest people (not necessarily from my town) will indeed watch their spending,

and avoid the casino parking lots where they stand a good chance of getting stabbed and shot.

Comment #8

Bleudog101 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:04:28 GMT

OK then, Calfornia should have, IMO, on-line purchases for Superlotto, Powerball and Megamillions. Please don't get me started that your state is the only one that can't purchase Powerplay or Megaplier. In your state's defense though, SOMETIMES the second tier prize is higher than those of us who purchase the extra dollar for Powerplay/Megaplier.

Now for an opposing point of view, NJ player last night purchased Megaplier and ended up with $5 million. Now I will go your website to see the payo... [ More ]

Comment #7

noise-gate — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:46:51 GMT

California has had this for years. Once again we lead the way- whether it's movies or having the least burglaries nationwide we leading the charge on awareness.

Comment #6

Bleudog101 — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:40:46 GMT

The KY lottery is very progressive IMO. Though I consider myself an outsider Kentuckian, programs like this make me proud. Though I play lotteries in different states, never consider myself a compulsive gambler. For KY all that has to be done is get off the couch/click/confirm/buy tickets on line for MM/PB and Cashball.

Comment #5

Artist77 — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:20:05 GMT

So how does this work? You get a text saying I think you'all have a gambling problem. Watch UK basketball instead.

Comment #4

Coin Toss — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:17:11 GMT

Usually when someone has a serious gambling problem (known in the business as degenerate gamblers) it's not the gambler with the problem that goes for help, it's a family member.

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Tatototman65 — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:00:55 GMT

Comment #2

music* — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:47:35 GMT

Thank You, KY Lottery. And everyone who helps problem gamblers.

Comment #1

TheMeatman2005 — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:41:55 GMT

Bravo to the KY Lottery.

All other state lotteries should follow their lead.

Play with your head, not over it! It's just a game

Kentucky Lottery now offers problem gambling info via text or chat

Lottery Post — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:20:00 GMT

For nearly two decades, people in Kentucky have been able to call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) to speak with a counselor concerning issues with problem gambling. This service has now been expanded to include text and online chat capabilities.

This program is administered by the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG), and is being underwritten by the Kentucky Lottery. Thousands of callers have been helped or received information on problem and addicted gambling through the helpline, KY... [ More ]