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Lucky Guest at Valley View Casino & Hotel Wins $340,021 Wheel of
Holiday Giving BIack at the Casinos
n the spirit of the season, Southern California casinos are helping their guests to join in on some holiday giving. Check out some featured
casinos’ special giving back events.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa and Spa
Resort Casino are offering Paradise Rewards Club members the opportunity to receive $10 in Free Play when they donate $10 to the Shelter from the Storm charity in the $10 for $10 Giving Event from 11 a.m. on December 15th to 11 p.m. on December 16th. Make a $10 donation at the Cashier’s Cage and receive a $10 Free Play voucher to be redeemed at the Paradise Rewards Club. See the Paradise Rewards club for all details. And at the Poker Room at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Champions for Charity fund-raiser qualifying tournaments started on November 26th, with the Main Event with local celebrities on December 11th, from noon to 3 p.m. See the Poker Room for all details.
And at Soboba Casino, December 3rd is the final day for the Soboba Gives Back Toy Drive. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. bring one toy valued at $20, with the receipt, and receive $40 in free slot play. See Club Soboba for all details.
Sycuan Casino 35th AInniversary Winners
n Sycuan Casino’s 35th Anniversary Celebration, Club Sycuan members had a chance to win a share of over $630,000 in cash,
freeplay, and prizes over 35 days from October 14th through November 17th. Hourly drawings were held every day starting at 1 p.m., with a guaranteed cash winner of $10,000 at 9 p.m. On November 17th at 9 p.m., one guest won $10,000 cash and another guest won a BMW X5 sDrive35i. A total of 35 Club Sycuan members won $10,000 each! Check out Sycuan Casino’s promotions for December on page 28.
® Fortune
Jackpot
Amanda lined up all three Wheel of Fortune symbols on the center line and won $340,021.17 playing Wheel of Fortune® Gold SpinTM Triple Red Hot 7sTM wide area progressive slot at Valley View Casino & Hotel on October 19th.
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) 266-0072 www.calpg.org • help@calpg.org
What is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling, or gambling addiction, is a progressive disease which causes you to gamble to the point that you experience harmful or devastating consequences to your finances, health, family or mental well-being. Importantly, it is treatable and there is help available at no cost!
The Signs of Problem Gambling
You can help those close to you by being alert to the following danger signs:
• An inability to stop or control your gambling. • A fixation on anything related to gambling.
• Secrecy, lying or personality changes.
• A need to bet or gamble more over time.
According to a major survey, problem gambling affects more than 1 million adults in California alone. Gambling problems can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime — regardless of age, gender or race. Problem gamblers:
• Cost the U.S. $8 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.
• Have called the California 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 at 1-800-GAMBLER 24hoursaday,7daysaweek,oryoucantext the word “SUPPORT” to 53342 or chat at www.800gambler.chat.
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December 2018 Gaming News