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Cash In & Dine Out Fun
Volume 15, Number 3 • March 2016
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Comfort food seekers and just plain lovers of good eats will want to put down their forks and shu e the pages of this issue to Cash In & Dine Out: Jackpot Dining at the Casinos on page 16. is month is our annual dining issue with the lowdown on featured casinos’ bu ets and steakhouses, specialty restaurants, 24/7 cafés, snack bars, delis, noodle shops, sushi bars, and food courts, which are all part of the food entertainment at Southern California casinos. Check out the incredible variety of dining options at fantastic featured casinos. We know you’ll plan a meal soon on your next casino visit after reading about what and where you can indulge your dining desires.
Player Faves, on page 23, is a new feature that highlights player favorites at Southern California casinos. We conducted an informal telephone poll recently and asked players to name a favorite casino feature — something that makes their go-to casino stand out from the rest. To kick o Player Faves, we highlight two unique features at Barona Resort & Casino. Tell us your player favorites at info@TheGamingGuide.com.
Enjoy your play at the casino and always remember the entertainment factor. If your casino play stops being fun, stop playing. In recognition of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the entire month of March, we remind you to keep your casino play fun. Enjoy a full casino experience. Have a wonderful meal with friends, or go to a concert or show at the casino. e goal of the national awareness month 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. Check out the pro bono ad below for information on the California Council on Problem Gambling.
Here are some tips to 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. Drink alcohol 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.
Remember, enjoy your casino visits by always keeping your play fun!
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.
MARCH 2016
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