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Always Keep Your Play Fun
March is always one of the months when we focus on Responsible Gaming, and it may be a timely message for us all, and always a good time to be aware of your casino play. San Diego County has more Indian casinos than any other county in the United States. Including all of Southern
California, there are 22 casinos that players have access to on any day.
Every month since the rst issue of e San Diego 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 have featured a California Council on Problem Gambling advertisement below to give readers information and encouragement about seeking help for problem gambling. 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. all for information at 1-800-gambler (1-800-426-2537), or email help@calpg.org, or go online to the website at calpg.org.
is month, 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 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 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 takes place during the entire month of March.
According to the California Council on Problem Gambling, problem gambling a ects approximately 3.7% of Californians: almost 1,000,000 adults. Gambling problems can a ect anyone, anywhere, anytime, regardless of age, gender or race.
Here are some tips for keep your play fun at the casino: ink of the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. Consider any money you win as a bonus. Gamble socially with family or friends, not alone. If you drink alcohol, drink 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 time at the casino, and always keep your play fun!
Volume 14, Number 3 • March 2015
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CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON PROBLEM
GAMBLING
A statewide, non-profit organization helping people affected by
problem gambling
41743 Enterprise Circle N., Ste. 202 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone: (714) 765-5804
Fax: (951) 296-0456
www.calpg.org help@calpg.org
What is Problem Gambling?
Problem Gambling, or Compulsive Gambling is a progressive illness. People who have this illness may look normal. However, when untreated, the illness can progress until it destroys you personally and financially. It can devastate your family, friends, and affect all who know you.
The Signs of Problem Gambling
Everyone needs to recognize the signs of Problem Gambling. You can help those close to you by being alert to the following danger signs:
• An inability to stop gambling.
• A fixation on anything connected with gambling. • Secrecy, lying or personality changes.
• Financial problems.
According to a major survey, problem gambling affects approximately 3.7% of the people in California. That’s almost 1 million adults in our State alone. Gambling problems can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime — regardless of age, gender or race. Problem gamblers:
• Cost the U.S. $7 billion annually due to crime, bankruptcy and addiction.
• Get arrested about 3 times as often as people without gambling problems.
• Are 2–8 times more likely to binge drink, smoke or do drugs.
• Commit suicide more than any other group of people suffering from addiction.
• Called the CA gambling helpline more than 200,000 times since 1998.
• Are unable to control their urges without getting help!
Is Problem Gambling Really That Serious?
Help is Available! Call the Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-GAMBLER to speak to a gambling counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or to request FREE literature.
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