[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 109 (Thursday, July 29, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H6586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RESPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCATION WEEK

  (Mr. Gibbons asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, as Members of Congress, we should always be 
encouraged when the private sector tackles one of the social problems 
facing our Nation without government help.
  Such is the case with our Nation's gaming industry. However, it 
should also be important to recall that 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, August 2 to August 6 has been 
designated as ``responsible gaming education week.''
  This campaign follows last year's inaugural implementation of this 
successful program. The idea is designed to raise the awareness of 
persons with disordered gaming habits and to further educate casino 
employees and customers about the importance of responsible gaming.
  During this week, all casino employees will be asked to actively 
promote and institute responsible gaming practices within their 
companies. As a part of this effort, over 250,000 educational brochures 
on the characteristics of disordered gambling and the importance of 
responsible gaming will be provided to casino employees across America.
  Mr. Speaker, obviously the gaming industry is taking positive steps 
to improve the gaming entertainment opportunities by helping those with 
addictive problems.

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