If You Think It's Gotten Beyond Your Control
We care about you. If you're worried that you're spending too much on lottery tickets, or feel like playing the lottery is causing you stress or making
you unhappy, don't do it. Maybe take a break. Put friends and family first and talk with them about how you're feeling.
If you're
concerned about problem gambling, free and confidential help is available 24/7 here in Iowa by text, live chat or telephone. Visit Your Life Iowa or
call 1-800-BETS OFF to reach the Iowa Problem Gambling Services.
The Iowa Lottery also has a voluntary self-exclusion program as an additional tool to help. The program acts as
a deterrent by taking away the incentive to play lottery games for those who have issues with compulsive behavior. Players have two options when signing up:
a five-year self-exclusion; or a lifetime, irrevocable exclusion.
If you live
outside Iowa, confidential help is available 24/7 to all 50 states, Canada and the U.S. Virgin Islands through
the national helpline of the
National Council on Problem Gambling. You can call or text 1-800-522-4700 or live chat at ncpgambling.org/chat.