Have Fun. Play Responsibly.
The Tennessee Education Lottery’s core mission is to generate funds to support specific education programs, and we are committed to doing so in a socially responsible manner. The Lottery has incorporated responsible gaming practices within our business model and adopted industry-recognized best practices. While the Lottery is designed to be an affordable form of entertainment, we remind players through a variety of mechanisms: Have Fun. Play Responsibly.
See below for helpful tips and resources, and visit our Player Awareness and FAQs sections to learn more about how to have fun playing lottery games.
Tips for Responsible Play
Know the odds – Instant Games
Know the Odds – Drawing-Style Games






Responsible Play Resources

Call or Text the Tennessee REDLINE: 800-889-9789
The REDLINE is an information and referral helpline coordinated by the Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug & Other Addiction Services (TAADAS), of which the Lottery is a proud member. The REDLINE is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services. For resource materials, click here.

National Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-GAMBLER
The Tennessee Lottery is proud to be an active member of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Call or text a helpline specialist from this national organization at 1-800-GAMBLER OR chat online with a specialist at 1800gamblerchat.org.

The Gambling Clinic
The Gambling Clinic
901-678-STOP
Outpatient treatment. Telehealth available.
email: [email protected]
Gamblers Anonymous
gamblersanonymous.org
626-960-3500

National Association of State and Provincial Lotteries
naspl.org
440-361-7962

With its commitment to responsible gaming practices, the Tennessee Education Lottery has been awarded a prestigious “Level 4 Certification” by the World Lottery Association (WLA) as part of its Responsible Gaming Framework. Level 4 is the highest level of RG Certification from this global organization.
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