February 16, 2006

16-Feb-06. Counsellor anted up for casinos. Calgary Sun, 7.

A $300,000 two-year pilot program was launched yesterday which will see an addictions counsellor staffing the Palace Casino in Edmonton from noon until eight, Tuesday to Saturday. The “Responsible Gambling Information Centre” will serve as an entry-point for people to get access to problem gambling support services. The program will expand to the Deerfoot Casino in Calgary later this year.