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Los Santos Police Department
Los Santos, San Andreas
Los Santos: The Los Santos Police Department understands that the San Andreas State Gaming Commission has provisionally approved a gambling license for the Diamond Casino, located in Vinewood, to begin offering casino and betting services to the citizens of our great state.
While the Los Santos Police Department welcomes and supports fresh and legal enterprise, as well as respecting the freedom for people to, within the confines of the law, spend their money how they wish, would like to issue a public service announcement regarding gambling addiction, the potential pitfalls of visiting such establishments and the importance on setting limits for yourself within your means.
Gambling can pose significant issues, especially when people fail to approach it responsibly. Quick financial gain can be incredibly alluring but with it, can lead to a downward spiral of addictive and negative behavior, financial ruin as well as impacting personal health and relationships. In the United States, gambling addiction has continued to develop a foothold in our society with roughly 2-3% of the population having some sort of gambling disorder. Gambling Addiction not only impacts the individual but also has wider impacts on those closest to that individual and the communities they are a part of.
The importance of gambling in a responsible way, cannot be overstated. Gambling responsibly might include setting reasonable limits on the time you spend gambling, understanding the odds and functions of the games, and fundamentally, understanding that gambling should be viewed as simply, a vehicle for personal entertainment rather than a means of financial improvement. Engaging in healthy and responsible gaming practices helps ease adverse consequences that are associated with gambling addiction.
For those who are currently suffering or may in future, feel they need help with Gambling Addiction, support is available through therapy, counseling sessions, and support groups. If you feel that you or someone you know is having issues with Gambling, you can reach out to the Los Santos Emergency Medical Services for assistance through their Crisis Response Unit.
Next time you choose to gamble, remember that the chances are, you’re about to lose.
Los Santos, San Andreas
News Release
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February 03, 2024
Gambling Responsibly
Los Santos: The Los Santos Police Department understands that the San Andreas State Gaming Commission has provisionally approved a gambling license for the Diamond Casino, located in Vinewood, to begin offering casino and betting services to the citizens of our great state.
While the Los Santos Police Department welcomes and supports fresh and legal enterprise, as well as respecting the freedom for people to, within the confines of the law, spend their money how they wish, would like to issue a public service announcement regarding gambling addiction, the potential pitfalls of visiting such establishments and the importance on setting limits for yourself within your means.
Gambling can pose significant issues, especially when people fail to approach it responsibly. Quick financial gain can be incredibly alluring but with it, can lead to a downward spiral of addictive and negative behavior, financial ruin as well as impacting personal health and relationships. In the United States, gambling addiction has continued to develop a foothold in our society with roughly 2-3% of the population having some sort of gambling disorder. Gambling Addiction not only impacts the individual but also has wider impacts on those closest to that individual and the communities they are a part of.
The importance of gambling in a responsible way, cannot be overstated. Gambling responsibly might include setting reasonable limits on the time you spend gambling, understanding the odds and functions of the games, and fundamentally, understanding that gambling should be viewed as simply, a vehicle for personal entertainment rather than a means of financial improvement. Engaging in healthy and responsible gaming practices helps ease adverse consequences that are associated with gambling addiction.
For those who are currently suffering or may in future, feel they need help with Gambling Addiction, support is available through therapy, counseling sessions, and support groups. If you feel that you or someone you know is having issues with Gambling, you can reach out to the Los Santos Emergency Medical Services for assistance through their Crisis Response Unit.
Next time you choose to gamble, remember that the chances are, you’re about to lose.
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69 Sinner Street • Los Santos • San Andreas • 90013
Emergency Hotline: 911 • Public Inquiries • Email: [email protected]
"to protect and to serve"
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69 Sinner Street • Los Santos • San Andreas • 90013
Emergency Hotline: 911 • Public Inquiries • Email: [email protected]
"to protect and to serve"
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