How the minor can collect on the lottery winnings depends on the size of the prize. Texas law allows a person 18 years of age or older to buy a lottery ticket as 'a gift to another person, including an individual younger than 18 years of age.' So in your example, assuming the person giving the lottery ticket gift is over 18 years of age, your kids would be able to use those lottery tickets.Ĭollecting on the lottery prize as a minor is a bit more complicated. Tickets that are illegally bought by minors are void.īut that doesn't mean that minors can never play the lottery. Retailers shall not sell lottery tickets to minors under the age of 18 (Texas Administrative Code 401.355(b)). Research shows that kids exposed to gambling at a young age can have increased risk of gambling addiction as an adult. The Lottery Commission promotes the following public service announcement: Gift Responsibly - Lottery Tickets Aren't Childs Play.
Can my kids play the lottery? Can they collect if they win?įirst things first – the Texas Lottery Commission recommends against giving lottery tickets as gifts to minors. My elementary aged kids got a lottery ticket from a family member as a Christmas gift.
