Florida lawmakers want to slap addiction warning notices on every lottery ticket

Comment #34

Pharm girl — Sun, 19 May 2019 13:18:58 GMT

Lol

Comment #33

Stack47 — Tue, 07 May 2019 21:45:12 GMT

This story will have all the gambling addicts turning over their couch and chairs. Oh my

Comment #32

noise-gate — Tue, 07 May 2019 17:06:18 GMT

Something drastic has or had to happen to make politicians spring into action. Perhaps more seniors are filing for assistance. Out here, we had to have the earthquake of 89 happen before politicians decided that it was a good thing to have our bridges retrofitted to withstand earthquakes, that filtered down to new home constructions having all kinds of extra straps bolts added, can t have our bridges and homes falling down on us now,can we, at least not after what happened. Then we have Gloria s... [ More ]

Comment #31

Stack47 — Mon, 06 May 2019 21:57:54 GMT

I'm betting some guy complained to his state legislator after his elderly mother almost fell and broke her hip rushing in front of someone to buy some MM tickets. Bet he wants them to change the rules making it mandatory that jackpot winners over 80 give full control of their winning to their son.

Comment #30

Coin Toss — Sun, 05 May 2019 17:42:45 GMT

'not my bedroom

Comment #29

mikeintexas — Sun, 05 May 2019 03:56:56 GMT

CT: ... this is an obvious CYA statement...

Yup. It's the result of this litigious society or the nanny state we're becoming...or a combination of both with some stupidity mixed in.

It's like the warning on OTC suppositories Do Not Take Orally or a one on a pkg. of peanuts that warns they are not to be consumed by people with peanut allergies.

I will admit that I once confused a tube of Poli-Grip w/ what I thought was KY Jelly. In my defense I will have to say it was dark and n... [ More ]

Comment #28

Coin Toss — Sun, 05 May 2019 01:13:22 GMT

noise-gate

Interesting story.

There was an addiction counselor in Las Vegas, the late Dr. Custer who called video poler 'electronic morphine' as people got hooked on it.

As soon as I saw the title of the article on her https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2282866/Former-San-Diego-mayor-Maureen-OConnor-speaks-gambling-addiction.html I figured it was video poker.

Sad really.

Comment #27

Stack47 — Sat, 04 May 2019 23:32:53 GMT

I won $1087 the first time I bought pick-3 tickets, won straight again and got a few pick-4 straight wins. Lots of players win the top prize in those games everyday, but the thing is, my best PB or MM win was $500 on PB with Powerplay a few matrix changes ago. And that's not even in the same ball park as winning the third prize.

Won't knock the every drawing players or any other type of players, just hope they're not depending on a jackpot win for retirement. I seriously doubt warnings on tic... [ More ]

Comment #26

maximumfun — Sat, 04 May 2019 23:06:13 GMT

How about a message that would show up after all the scratching was done on the loser tickets that said see? we tried to warn you that playing would cost you

... and on winning tickets one that says see? you were right in not paying attention to our warnings

Comment #25

noise-gate — Sat, 04 May 2019 19:52:37 GMT

Check out Maureen O Connor CT- widow of the founder of Jack in the box. Bet more than $1Billion, yeah that's a B,on casino's etc. Then raided a charity her late husband set up. Blamed it on Grief gambling .

Comment #24

KY Floyd — Sat, 04 May 2019 19:41:44 GMT

given the aggressive marketing strategies

That's the important factor. If a private company advertised the way the lottery does the government would be all over their ass for violating the law. Especially with the steep odds, lottery slogans like all it takes is a dollar and a dream are far less honest than not including disclaimers when telling people they can buy a car with Just $99 down! or Only $199 per month. At least with the whole car instead of either 60% of the car or a couple of pi... [ More ]

Comment #23

HaveABall — Sat, 04 May 2019 03:33:35 GMT

Yes Stack! A more encompassing phrasing might read: Regular purchasing leads to angst over decades

Comment #22

Stack47 — Sat, 04 May 2019 02:31:05 GMT

I think it not only makes sense given the aggressive marketing strategies involved in attracting more players, but

Basically they're saying while we really want you bet your last dollar, don't blame us when you do .

And it's not just addictions, but obsession too. IMO obsession might be worse considering all the posts devoted to getting ducks in a row , getting together a team of lawyers and accountants , and claiming anonymously . Hopefully their obsessions won't turn into depression aft... [ More ]

Comment #21

Coin Toss — Fri, 03 May 2019 23:59:31 GMT

I agree with noise-gate that this was thought up with seniors in mind, considering Florida's population.

Sully16,

Good one.

Everyone,

Calm down folks, this is an obvious CYA statement planned to put on the tickets so now 'gone gambler' or 'gone lottery player' can say, Florida should have warned me tht these lottery tickets can be addicting........I never would have spent as much as I did if only the state or the Florida lottery would have warned me.

In any from of gambling loser... [ More ]

Comment #20

Soledad — Fri, 03 May 2019 18:33:17 GMT

It kind of is actually. I ve seen people just spend every dollar they had on scratch off tickets. In the old days of Pennsylvania they viewed it as a tax on the poor. Many still view it that way. Frank Rosenthal said once about gambling that it s the only thing in which you spend money on that you get nothing in return. Absolutely nothing. He also said sure anyone can get lucky, but how long does luck last? Not very long. Maybe just happens once. So yeah the fact that billions are spent every ye... [ More ]

Comment #19

Bleudog101 — Fri, 03 May 2019 15:24:47 GMT

Is this really an issue? I mean folks don't heed the warning on smokes or drinks, why care what it printed on a lottery ticket?

On a different lottery subject, the Kentucky Lottery will be @ the store where they make the garland of roses for the KY Derby. Unfortunately they're predicting 3 of rain. Back to the lottery, Chip Polston was there yesterday, hope he's there @ 1230 when I make my grand entrance...LOL.

Comment #18

Vergie6 — Fri, 03 May 2019 13:08:22 GMT

You got that right!

They have lots of advertisements about the NC lottery on TV but don't see too much saying you will get addicted!

Just say real quick to play responsibly...more put trying to get you to play than to warn about addiction!

BUT the thing is everybody should know by now how addictive it is....I sure do!

I talk to a lot of people who play p3 and buy scratchers sometimes we talk about how

addictive it is and you'd be surprised at what I have heard...makes me want to b... [ More ]

Comment #17

sully16 — Fri, 03 May 2019 01:38:41 GMT

Warning.

Anything that causes a Dopamine release in your brain is addictive.

Comment #16

cottoneyedjoe — Fri, 03 May 2019 01:17:38 GMT

That made me laugh.

I used to think the $20 scratch offs were extreme, then they came out with the $30 scratch offs. I await with morbid curiosity the inevitable $50 scratch offs. I don't think there's any warning label verbiage that can help the poor souls who will buy those.

Comment #15

noise-gate — Fri, 03 May 2019 01:11:06 GMT

l get this funny feeling that this proposed legislation is aimed at Seniors. Read an article about the prevalence of gambling involving Seniors it's become a major problem in FL. Step into any casino, you bound to find seniors with canes, wheelchairs sitting for hours in one spot, take a gander at the lottery lines when the jackpot is high, peppered amongst those folk- Seniors. Funny how this proposed legislation was not out there when Gloria showed up gave hope to the elderly Keep playing broth... [ More ]

Comment #14

Soledad — Fri, 03 May 2019 00:32:50 GMT

Cash winfall? They played responsibly. Lol

Comment #13

Groppo — Fri, 03 May 2019 00:26:41 GMT

.

Yes, please slap the addiction notice on every ticket, if you wish.

But please don't change anything else, unless you want to make better odds for the players or

something along those lines.

My name is Groppo and I'm a gambler . . . ..

(welcome groppo, keep coming back . . . . .is there any more coffee back there?) . . . . .

Comment #12

Stack47 — Fri, 03 May 2019 00:19:04 GMT

With lottery retailers on every corner, Florida lawmakers are now worried about problem gambling and want more warnings on the tickets so players can see them AFTER they buy the tickets.

Comment #11

gatorsrok — Fri, 03 May 2019 00:07:32 GMT

Buy some of the Florida Lottery's newest $30 scratch-off ticket and the horrid payouts will end any addiction.

Comment #10

Artist77 — Thu, 02 May 2019 23:50:25 GMT

Then do not play scratchers. I don't.

Comment #9

WhoaMama — Thu, 02 May 2019 23:40:23 GMT

The may be cute on the outside, but inside it's ripping all your wallet (and your soul).

Lottery tickets are addictive. And please, men (and women) in 60s and 70s with very young grandchildren don't show off your lottery habit in front of your grandkids, because they will become addictive players, unless you've won MM or PB and want to stop or take a break. AND GIFT RESPONSIBLY

Comment #8

Artist77 — Thu, 02 May 2019 23:03:43 GMT

That cow is cute

Comment #7

WhoaMama — Thu, 02 May 2019 22:48:55 GMT

I think the warnings SHOULD be in lottery tickets.

Just look at the face of this cow!

This cow's a waste of money! I mean who wins this thing

Comment #6

music* — Thu, 02 May 2019 22:38:14 GMT

Advertising the 1 - 800 - # is the first step to help addicted players. Cell phones are almost everywhere.

As long as the funding for the help is not cut.

Comment #5

noise-gate — Thu, 02 May 2019 20:48:22 GMT

In California, we have this printed on the FRONT of EVERY lottery ticket, that includes PB MM tickets as well.

Comment #4

TheMeatman2005 — Thu, 02 May 2019 16:38:23 GMT

In New York, the lottery has printed on the back of every ticket...... Please Play Responsibly and a 24-hour confidential hopeline number for help with problem gambling. They also have a similar message on the back of each play slip.

For most, winning a big lottery prize would be a dream come true. But, at what cost

Comment #3

CDanaT — Thu, 02 May 2019 13:33:30 GMT

We don't have that particular verbiage on the front of our TN tickets. They all say PLAY TODAY! To be fair, it does state on the back, in all purple capitol letters, directly under the signature line, to play responsibly .

Comment #2

kandi56 — Thu, 02 May 2019 13:30:29 GMT

what is so sad they do this like drugs they put it out there and when it gets out of hand than they will be/trying to figure a way to stop it after they have become billionaires

Comment #1

Original Bey — Thu, 02 May 2019 13:01:10 GMT

While other states are implementing legislation to protect its winner's privacy, FL........

Florida lawmakers want to slap addiction warning notices on every lottery ticket

Lottery Post — Thu, 02 May 2019 12:53:12 GMT

Yet alcohol is warning-free?

Booze and beer don't carry similar cautions, but some Republican lawmakers want people playing the state lottery to be warned that the games may be addictive.

With the 2019 legislative session in its final days, the Senate is considering a proposal that would require all lottery tickets to include a warning, which also would be part of any advertisements for the state-sponsored games.

The bill would require the tickets and promotions to include the words: Wa... [ More ]