RESPONSIBLE GAMING
ilani recognizes that for most people gambling is a social or recreational activity, something that is fun and entertaining. For others, gambling can cause problems and becomes uncontrollable and is no longer a choice. ilani is committed to educating our Team Members to recognize problem gambling behaviors and providing guests with information and resources to help themselves and others.
Pledge to our Patrons
TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
We will make information available promoting responsible gambling and where to find assistance, including a toll-free help line number.
TO PREVENT UNDERAGE GAMBLING
We will make diligent efforts to prevent underage individuals from participating in any online gambling or sports betting.
TO ADVERTISE RESPONSIBLY
We will ensure that our advertising and marketing will:
- Contain a responsible gambling message and/or a toll-free help line number.
- Reflect generally accepted contemporary standards of good taste.
- Strictly comply with all jurisdictional standards to make no false or misleading claims or create a suggestion of financial certainty.
- Not target vulnerable Patrons, including those who have decided to self-exclude.
- Not target minors.
Pledge to Our Employees
- We will educate all employees on responsible gambling.
- We will train employees on responsible gambling and provide ongoing refresher training, bulletins and other informational material. Employee training will highlight the differences between responsible gambling and gambling that is problematic.
- We will implement communications programs for employees to improve their understanding of responsible gambling and related policies and procedures.
Tips for Safer Gambling
BE HONEST WITH THOSE YOU LOVE ABOUT THE TIME AND MONEY YOU HAVE SPENT GAMBLING
If you find yourself struggling to be honest about what you have spent or how you are spending your time, consider getting some help.
EXPECT TO LOSE AND TREAT ANY WINNINGS AS A BONUS
Treat gambling just like going to a concert or going out to eat, do not expect to get your money back at the end.
SET A MONEY LIMIT AND STICK TO IT
Have a look at your finances and see how much you could spend without jeopardizing other responsibilities. Click on the following link to understand your Cost2Play.
HAVE OTHER HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Make sure that you keep up with other activities, so that gambling does not become your main pastime.
SET A TIME LIMIT AND STICK TO IT
Decide on a time when you will leave the venue or website, to help you stick to your budget.
QUIT WHEN YOU ARE AHEAD
Do not assume you are on a lucky streak and keep gambling.
When It's No Longer A Game
Problem gambling is any gambling, betting, or wagering that causes family, financial, legal, emotional, or other problems for the individual, their family, or others. Gambling problems can be mild, or quite severe, and can worsen over time.
Are you concerned about a potential gambling problem? Take the ten-question self-assessment:
- Have you been preoccupied with thoughts of gambling while doing other things that require your attention?
- Have you been restless or irritable when unable to gamble?
- Have you hidden your gambling from family members?
- Has gambling created conflict and unhappiness in your life?
- Have you tried to stop gambling but have not been able to?
- Have you gambled to obtain money to pay debts or solve other financial problems?
- Have you needed someone else to bail you out of a gambling debt?
- Have you ever borrowed money and not paid it back as a result of your gambling?
- Have you been unable to pay bills due to gambling losses?
- Have you ever thought you might have a gambling problem?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the questions, you may be at risk for developing a gambling problem. The more questions answered 'yes,' the greater the likelihood you may have a gambling problem.
Myths Associated with Gambling
Players often believe in false myths regarding gambling. Recognizing gambling myths is an important way to help make smart choices. While this is by no means an exhaustive list of gambling myths, some of the commonly held ones are:
- A player’s luck changes the more he/she/they gamble(s).
- If a player increased the value of his/her/their bets, he/she/they will win money back.
- That a player can have a lucky day.
- Tracking previous results can help a player forecast the coming results.
- That a player can develop a special strategy that will help him/her/they win.
- Knowing a game well will increase a player’s chances of winning.
- It is not possible to become addicted to something like gambling.
- To be a problem gambler a player must gamble every day.
- If a player can afford to gamble, then he/she/they cannot be a problem gambler.
- Only irresponsible people become addicted to gambling.
- Problem gambling is easy to recognize.
Together We Can Make A Difference
If you are concerned about your own gambling or the gambling of someone you care about, call the Problem Gambling Helpline: 1.800.547.6133. It is free, confidential, and available 24 hours. Visit the Evergreen Council's website to access additional information on problem and underage gambling, the rates of adult, college and high school student problem gambling, a list of other websites with helpful problem gambling information and much more.
Live Chat
Click here to access Evergreen CPG's free Online Chat. All Chat Specialists have experience in problem gambling, provide emotional support and link chat visitors to local treatment services.
National Help
If you are seeking help outside of Washington, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline for referral to resources in your area. Call / Text 800.522.4700 or chat https://www.ncpgambling.org/chat.
Cowlitz Tribal Treatment Program
Citing its dedication to fostering healthy communities, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe has provided proceeds from ilani to establish counseling services that can help address the issues associated with compulsive gambling. Individual appointments are available now through a staff of three counselors, and the tribe has plans to expand services to include group therapy. The service is available to the public.
The Cowlitz Tribal Treatment Program is located at 7700 N.E. 26th Avenue in Vancouver, WA. Individuals may call 360.947.2247 to make an appointment or receive more information.
Self-Exclusion
Self-Exclusion is a tool you can use if you want to take a break from gambling. It is a commitment you make to yourself by voluntarily agreeing not to gamble. Self-exclusion is voluntary and confidential. Please ask a Team Member about the Self-Exclusion program.
Underage Gambling
The prevention of underage gambling is one of the most important aspects of responsible gambling. At ilani, guests on the premises are required to be 21 years of age or older to gamble. Anyone found on the gaming floor under 21 years of age is subject to ejection and / or arrest.
For adults with an online Momentum account, keep your sign-on information secure and set strong passwords to prevent anyone under the age of 21 years of age from using your account.