CLIVE, Iowa — The Iowa Lottery is urging residents to consider age-appropriate gifting this holiday season, particularly when it comes to lottery tickets.

In Iowa, individuals must be at least 21 years old to purchase lottery tickets, and the lottery views its products as intended for adults. Experts say early exposure to gambling presents a risk later in life, often beginning with a seemingly harmless holiday gift.

The Iowa Lottery is participating in the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign, an initiative by the National Council on Problem Gambling. This campaign, supported by lotteries and organizations across North America, emphasizes that lottery tickets are unsuitable gifts for children.

The Iowa Lottery offers year-round resources to encourage healthy play. These include age-verificati

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