This March, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) joins the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to recognize Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM).

Problem gambling is any gambling behavior that can harm a person’s well-being, relationships or financial stability. PGAM aims to increase public awareness of the issue, as well as promote prevention, treatment and recovery services.

“Since 2009, the mission of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has been to maximize net proceeds for student scholarships—responsibly,” said ASL Executive Director Sharon Strong. “This month, and year-round, we want to remind players that lottery games are entertainment. Please be mindful and know your limits as you play.”

Problem gambling is a mental health condition that can affect anyone. Signs include thinking about gambling all the time, trying to win back money, continuing to gamble despite negative consequences and feeling out of control while gambling.

Between 5 and 8 million adults in the U.S. are considered to have mild or moderate gambling problems, and approximately 2.5 million U.S. adults meet the criteria for a severe gambling problem. However, with community support and compassion, ASL and NCPG seek to address gambling-related harm and build stronger futures.

 “If you or someone you know struggles with problem gambling, reach out to the National Problem Gambling Helpline™,” Strong said.

ASL has also received Responsible Gambling Certification from the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries and the NCPG. The certification involves a multi-step verification program to ensure the lottery implements best practices in employee and retailer training, as well as player support for those who may have a gambling problem.

ASL encourages Arkansans to play lottery games responsibly year-round. More resources on responsible play and problem gambling are available at MyArkansasLottery.com/PlayersHub.

For more information about problem gambling, visit ncpgambling.org/FAQs.

About the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) creates winning people, winning futures, and winning moments. Since 2009, the ASL has sold over $8 billion and returned more than $1.5 billion for scholarships to benefit Arkansas students. More than 822,000 college scholarships distributed by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education have been awarded to Arkansans. As of Jan. 31, 2026, the lottery has awarded more than $5.7 billion in prizes to players, more than $473 million in retailer commissions, and provided more than $424 million in state and federal tax revenue.

Follow the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram. Visit MyArkansasLottery.com for more information on scholarships, winners, games, odds, promotions – and to join The Club for free. To get help with problem gambling, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.