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Everyone loves winning at the casino, and this month we celebrate recent featured casino jackpot winners from the rst few months of 2016, in Lucky Big Winners beginning on page 16. Over the past few months we have shown and reported on $2 million of casino winnings on our Big Winners and Gaming News pages. And that’s just the tip of the mountain of big cash that’s been won. Read the latest news of jackpots and see the smiling and sometimes awe-struck lucky big winners.
is month celebrate a host of holidays at the casino including Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day Weekend — and don’t forget Friday the 13th! Check out Gaming News beginning on page 6 for where to go to celebrate.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 30th, and it’s time to remember and thank all servicemen and women for the sacri ces they’ve made for our country.
Meanwhile, always keep your casino experience entertaining. Keep your play fun, and wager wisely at the casinos.
Volume 15, Number 5 • May 2016
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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.
MAY 2016
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