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The tribe that owns the newly opened Thunder Valley Casino has
contributed $50,000 to the California Council on Problem Gambling to
help fund research, education, prevention and treatment for compulsive
and problem gamblers.
Ninety percent of the contribution, to be given annually by the United
Auburn Indian Community, will be directed to address issues of problem
gambling in Placer County. The 200,000-square-foot casino, which opened
in June, is located in the county, in the town of Lincoln.
"Our tribe is committed to working closely with the council to educate
casino employees to watch for signals of problem gambling," said
Jessica Tavares, chairperson of the tribe and the casino's business
board. "The abuse of gambling is an activity that the tribe does not
want to promote at our facility as it hurts the entire
community."
