The Chase: Report on Problem Gambling

READER FEEDBACK

As a member in good standing with the Windsor Chamber, I recently received your newsletter - and was both impressed with the thoughtful content, and disturbed with some of the facts. My Mother-in-law’s “recreational” gambling has concerned us for several years; having read your publication, I am alarmed more than ever. Retired for almost 10 yrs, widowed for 3 and a half, no particular purpose etc. and in most cases is at the Casino and/or Raceway as often at 3 times a week, maybe more. My husband and I would be most appreciate if you would put her on your mailing list ASAP, as sometimes seeing this in print is a great way to GRAB your attention - its sure worked for me!!

Anonymous

Just read your newsletter, excellent! Good looking and good content. You packed a lot of information from a variety of different perspectives into just 4 pages. I especially like that you have themes (i.e. Females this time) and announce future themes (i.e. Seniors next time).....gives the reader something to anticipate. Congratulations! Keep up the good work.

K. Windibank

The opinions and comments from our readers do not necessarily reflect the views of The Chase or Problem Gambling Services.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM "THE ALUMNI" OF PROBLEM GAMBLING SERVICES

If you have attended and completed a program at Problem Gambling Services (formerly CFCG) you are eligible for membership.

Have you continued contact with other PGS attendees? Do you want to see them again? Do you want to continue your recovery with the support of other PGS graduates?

It's for this reason a number of former and current clients have formed "The Alumni". Please contact Problem Gambling Services for further information.

"The Alumni Steering Committee"

On March 31, 2001, Problem Gambling Services finished it’s seventh year of treatment services for Essex County residents. Over the last four years, the number of clients have almost doubled from 217 to 405.

GENDER: 61% male gamblers 39% female gamblers AGE: Average age of person seeking help: 39.2 years

Types of gambling reported by clients:

Slot Machines 59% Racetrack 9%

Cards 32% Sports Betting 7%

Bingo 29% Nevada Tickets 5%

Lottery/Scratch 22%

Occupational Categories:

Manufacturing/Trades 18% Homemaker 8%

Professional 14% Sales/Self Employed 6%

Retired/Disability 14% Clerical 5%

Service Industry 11% Unemployed 4%

Gaming Industry 9% Student 4%

Problem Gambling Research Group of the University of Windsor has partnered with the Council on Aging to develop a prevention program for problem gambling among seniors in the Windsor area. We’ll keep you updated as the project unfolds.

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WINDSOR REGIONAL PROBLEM GAMBLING SERVICES
2109 Ottawa Street, Suite 40, Windsor, Ontario, N8Y 1R8
Tel: (519) 254-2112 Fax: (519) 254-0093
Email: probgamb@wrh.on.ca

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