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November 19, 2015

Media Advisory

New York’s Responsible Play Partnership brings groundbreaking problem gambling awareness series to Queens


FLUSHING, NY
- New York’s Responsible Play Partnership, which consists of the NYS Gaming Commission, NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (the Council), is bringing regional gambling operators and problem gambling service providers together for the first time to discuss the issues and opportunities that lie ahead given the State’s changing gambling landscape.

 

The free “Let’s Start the Conversation” event will feature remarks from representatives of the Gaming Commission, OASAS and the Council as well as representatives from Resorts World New York City Casino who will showcase the facility’s responsible gaming program and services alongside regional problem gambling prevention and treatment providers. The event will also feature responsible gaming exhibits from NYRA as well as and Monticello Casino and Raceway in Yonkers.

 
          Who:                    New York’s Lottery, video lottery, horse racing, and proposed commercial casino operators meet with problem gambling prevention, 
                                         treatment and referral professionals to discuss expanded gaming in New York. 

 
             What:                  “Let’s Start the Conversation” problem gambling awareness series.
 
             When:                 Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
 
             Where:                The Muyskens Conference Center at Queens College
                                         (Located adjacent to The Summit residence hall)
                                         65-30 Kissena Blvd.
                                         Flushing, NY 11367-1597
             
            Notes:                 Free street parking is available on Reeves Ave and Main St.
                                        Additional parking is available in the Student Union parking garage (fee) and on Melbourne Ave. and Kissena Blvd. (metered).
 
                                       For directions call (718) 997-5911 or click here.
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