Oregon Lottery’s efforts to educate and support responsible gaming initiatives are being recognized nationally
News Release from Oregon Lottery
Posted on FlashAlert: July 29th, 2025 7:26 AM
Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery's Krystal Smith (left) and Stacy Shaw accepted four NCPG awards for the agency's efforts around responsible gaming.
Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery is recognized nationally for work to support safer play initiatives.
Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery earned recognition from NCPG for multicultural communications to support responsible gaming.
Salem, Ore. – Oregon Lottery’s efforts to educate and support responsible gaming initiatives are being recognized nationally with four top awards. Each year, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) honors individuals and organizations from around the world for their significant impact in the fields of problem gambling awareness, research, and responsible gambling.
Oregon Lottery earned awards in the following categories:
- Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Oregon Lottery’s overall program
- Corporate Public Awareness Award for Oregon Lottery’s “Safer Play” PSA campaign
- Corporate Multicultural Communications Award for Oregon Lottery’s “multicultural digital/print media marketing campaign”
- Don Feeney Award for Responsible Gambling Excellence (individual honor) - Stacy Shaw, Oregon Lottery senior manager for product marketing
"These awards reflect how deeply safer play is woven into everything we do," said Oregon Lottery Director Mike Wells. "It's more than just a requirement. It's a shared commitment for the entire agency and is rewarding to be recognized as a national leader."
The awards ceremony took place on Friday, July 18, in Columbus, Ohio, during the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2025.
“Over the past year, we have invested in our Safer Play Program to conduct research, offer marketing outreach, and provide resources that let us reach more people on their help seeking journey,” said Shaw. “Receiving these awards shows that our peers and colleagues see the impact of this important work, which we are excited to continue."
Since 1992, one percent of Oregon Lottery profits have funded problem gambling treatment and prevention efforts throughout Oregon. Since that time, over $148 million in Lottery funds has supported those services.
Oregonians can access online tools and connect with free, professional counseling by going to the Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR) website.
Celebrating 40 years of selling games since April 25, 1985, Oregon Lottery has earned more than $16.5 billion for economic development, public education, outdoor school, state parks, veteran services, and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery, visit www.oregonlottery.org.
Contact Info:
Melanie Mesaros
Oregon Lottery
971-719-0464
Melanie.Mesaros@lottery.