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MAlways Keep Your Play Fun
arch is always one of the months when we focus on Responsible Gaming, as it may be a timely message for us all, and always a good time to be aware of your casino play. Did you know that San Diego County has more Indian casinos than any other county in
the United States? Including the rest of Southern California, there are 22 casinos that Southern Californian casino players have easy access to on any day.
In California, according to the California Council on Problem Gambling, problem gambling a ects approximately 3.7% of the population — almost 1,000,000 adults. Gambling problems can a ect anyone, anywhere, anytime — regardless of age, gender or race. ere is hope and help available.
Here are some tips for keep your play fun:
♦ ink of the money you lose as the cost of your casino entertainment.
♦ Consider any money you win as a bonus.
♦ Gamble socially with family or friends — not alone.
♦ If you drink alcohol, do it responsibly when gambling.
♦ Limit your gambling by predetermining how much to gamble and for how long.
♦ Don’t gamble more than you can a ord.
♦ Don’t borrow money to gamble.
♦ Don’t gamble when under stress or when feeling lonely, angry, depressed, or in pain.
♦ Don’t chase your losses. Chances are you will lose even more.
♦ Enjoy your play, as you would any entertainment.
Every month since the rst issue of the Gaming GuideTM
in February 2002, we have advocated Responsible
Gaming on our pages with player tips and articles
focusing on keeping casino play
fun. And since our rst issue, we “In California, according have featured a California Council
on Problem Gambling pro bono to the California Council advertisement below From The on Problem Gambling, Publisher... (this issue on page 5)
to give readers information and
encouragement about seeking help
for problem gambling.
educate the general public and healthcare professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling, and raise awareness about the help that is available both locally
When casino play stops being fun, it’s time to stop playing and get help. e California Council on Problem Gaming has resources available for problem gamblers. Call for information at 1-800-gambler (1-800-426-2537), email help@ CAProblemGambling.org, or visit CAProblemGambling.org.
problem gambling affects approximately 3.7% of the population — almost
and nationally. e campaign was previously held during the rst week of March to coincide with March Madness, one of the most widely bet upon events in the U.S. Now, the campaign is taking place during the entire month of March.
Of the vast majority of casino players nationwide who go to casinos for entertainment, research from the National Council on Problem Gambling indicates that 2% to 3% of the U.S. population will have a gambling problem in any given year. at’s 6 million to 9 million
is year, the National Council
on Problem Gambling is presenting
the National Problem Gambling
Awareness Month, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign. e goal of the campaign is to
1,000,000 adults. Gambling problems can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime — regardless of age, gender or race. There is hope and help available.”
Americans, yet only a small fraction seeks out services, includingtreatmentandself-helprecoveryprograms.
March 2014 Tribes in the News
Pala Band of Mission Indians Donated Over $650,000 to Charities in 2013
The Pala Band of Mission Indians announced in early January that it contributed $659,700 dollars to charitable causes in 2013. e donations ranged from a few hundred dollars to a $270,000 donation to the Bonsall Union School District.
e causes ranged from the American Cancer Society and the Special Olympics, to local Native American cultural events and veterans’ organizations. e Pala Tribe also
TBattle of the Badges Charity Event at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
ickets are available now for the Battle of the Badges charity event on Saturday, Cops 4 Kids & Communities is committed to transforming the lives of May 17th at 6 p.m. Members of the military, police o cers, correctional o cers, disadvantaged youth who exhibit maladaptive behaviors including truancy, violence, re ghters and other rst responders will once again get into the ring for charity and gang membership. All activities and programs are free and solely funded by
at Battle of the Badges at Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa. e everyday heroes compassionate conscientious citizens. Tickets are $20–$30 at the Essentials Gift will face o in the boxing ring to support Cops 4 Kids & Communities. Shop or online at HotWaterCasino.com/TheShow.
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supported organizations that provide critical services to those in need such as Wounded Warrior Homes, Shop with a Cop San Diego, and the Burn Institute.
“We are pleased to be able to support so many di erent types of organizations in such a big way,” said Robert Smith, Chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians. “ e Tribe looks forward to helping many more organizations in 2014 and beyond.”