Playing the Hoosier Lottery should be fun! And for most of us, it’s an exciting way to dream about winning big. But occasionally gambling can become a problem.

Usually, people are able to effectively set limits and play the lottery for the fun of it. But for about 3 percent of people, gambling can go too far, putting them and their families at financial and emotional risk.

These warning signs can signal gambling may be a problem:

1. A preoccupation with gambling and being unable to stop.
2. Bragging about gambling, exaggerating wins and minimizing losses.
3. Feeling restless and irritable when not gambling.
4. Gambling to win back money that’s been lost.
5. Borrowing money for gambling.
6. Lying to hide time spent gambling or having unpaid debts.
7. Frequent unexplained absences.
8. Losing work time because of gambling.
9. Doing illegal things to get money for gambling.
10. Jeopardizing relationships, jobs, and other important things by gambling.

If you think you or someone you love might have a problem with gambling, there are resources to help. Call Indiana’s Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-994-8448.