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Reader’s Choice 2021 Best Casinos: Vote & Win!
Cast your ballot in the 19th annual Southern California Gaming Guide Reader’s Choice 2021 Best CasinosTM poll. Your favorite casino responses will determine Southern California’s 2021 Best Casinos in 17 categories including Loosest Slots Casino, Luckiest Casino, Best Players Club, Best Casual Dining, and more!
From August 1st to August 31st, casino player readers can vote at TheGamingGuide.com. An independent source will tally the results to determine the Reader’s Choice 2021 Best Casinos. And you could be one of the lucky winners of one of the two prizes: an Apple MacBook Air Laptop. The 2021 Best Casinos awards and the prizewinners will be announced in the October 2021 issue.
This month’s Digital Bonus at TheGamingGuide.com presents exciting videos of featured Southern California casinos For Your Consideration in the Reader’s Choice 2021 Best Casinos. View them before you cast your ballot. See more about this month’s Digital Bonus on page 22.
This August cover feature is a player-favorite summer subject: Hot Plays Cool Stays. We learned a few years back that some loyal readers call our summer cover,“The Swimsuit Issue,” and then we understood why it always flies off the racks. It could also be that it always contains exciting ways for readers to win and enjoy summer events at featured Southern California casinos. When you go to the casino this month, there are lots of fun car, cash and free play giveaways and glistening resort pools plus thrilling headlining entertainment. Check it all out on pages 12 to 14.
Last month throughout California, we rejoiced that businesses were back, heralding a major economic recovery, due to loosening covid-19 restrictions, especially for those who are fully vaccinated. What a difference a month makes. With case rates now on the rise again, areas of Southern California have re-designated their mask mandates. As of our press time, many Southern California casinos are requesting everyone be masked for everyone’s safety. Bring a mask along with you to any Southern California casino so you’re prepared to comply with mask and other safety protocols.
We wish you a fun-filled August. Stay cool and enjoy the summer. And as always, wager wisely, and keep your play fun at the casinos.
Volume 20, Number 8 • August 2021
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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!
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