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TThank You Healthcare and Essential Workers!
he April issue was the first ever digital-only issue of the Southern California Gaming GuideTM we had ever produced, and here, our second one, is the result continued casino closures.
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As of March 20 , all Southern California Indian Nations had voluntarily closed their casinos
in response to Governor Gavin Newsome’s State Executive Order to “Stay in Place” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The unprecedented move was to protect guests and employees.
On pages 3 and 4 of this digital issue you can read portions from featured casinos’ press releases and website letters of current (as of April 29th) projected reopening dates. Most casinos noted that they were closed “until further notice” or indicated a reopen date that they wrote may have to be reassessed.
None of our casino media partners (advertisers) know at this time when they will reopen. But you can be assured that they are all planning for that time. And what will the post pandemic casino be like?
Casino CEOs all over the country have indicated that to protect their employees and guests precautions will not only include consistent surface cleanings and social distancing, but also facial and potentially hand protection, thermal temperature reading, increased spacing between slot machines and table game players, limited buffets, and even for some casinos, limited hours of operation. It will be a new casino world, but one that will be ever mindful of player and team member health safety and security as never before.
Until then, we hope you enjoy this issue. Though casinos are closed, it is heart-warming to see how Southern California casinos continue to make a positive impact on their communities. Starting on page 12 you can read about Closed Casinos Continue Community Donations. And just for sheer entertainment, on page 9, have a read about More Gaming Idioms, and there are articles on Baccarat, the ever-popular slot progressive, and more.
We want to say a huge Thank You to all Southern California healthcare, first responder, and essential workers who are risking their well being during this pandemic.
We hope that this is our final digital-only issue for a long time.
Meanwhile, please follow local, state and national health COVID-19 guidelines and stay well and safe.
Volume 19, Number 5 • May 2020
Publisher/Editor
Théon Banos Cross
Associate Publisher Fenn Cross
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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) 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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