[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 105 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H6753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RESPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCATION WEEK, AUGUST 3 TO AUGUST 7

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, as Members of Congress, we should always 
be encouraged when the private sector tackles one of the social 
problems facing our Nation. Such is the case with the Nation's gaming 
industry. However, a vast majority of Americans who choose to gamble do 
so responsibly.
  In an effort to emphasize the casino gaming entertainment industry's 
commitment to responsible gaming, the American Gaming Association, 
along with International Gaming Technology, a company headquartered in 
my district, has designated August 3 through August 7 as Responsible 
Gaming Education Week. This campaign was designed to raise the 
awareness of disordered gaming and to educate casino employees and 
customers about the importance of responsible gaming.
  During this week, all casino employees will be asked to actively 
promote responsible gaming practices within their companies. As part of 
this effort, over 200,000 educational brochures on disordered gambling 
and the importance of responsible gaming will be provided to casino 
employees across America.

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