Responsible Gaming Program For Proposed Kenosha Entertainment Center and Casino Fact Sheet

The prevalence of problem gambling is relatively low in the United States - national studies show that pathological gambling affects less than 1 percent of the entire U.S. population, and that proportion has remained the same over the past 25 years, even as casino gambling in has risen 1600 percent. Nonetheless, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin takes the issue of responsible gaming seriously - the Tribe's philosophy is that one person with a gambling problem is one too many.

The Tribe believes it is important to implement policies to minimize and reduce the risk of problem gambling. To help ensure responsible gaming practices at its Kenosha casino, the Tribe will establish a comprehensive, corporate responsible gaming doctrine and program. Key components of the program include: Funding available for assessment and treatment of gambling-related issues in Kenosha County Providing financial support for the National Council on Problem Gambling, the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling Developing a public education effort that includes brochures, videos and other materials to promote responsible gaming. This effort will include the distribution of an informational card outlining responsible gaming practices for all casino patrons. Collaborating with local media to promote responsible gaming through public service announcements, paid advertisements and public outreach programs Providing training for all casino employees on problem gambling, including how to recognize such behavior and to provide assistance in finding available resources for help Sponsoring and supporting seminars, conferences and workshops aimed at minimizing problem gambling and enhancing treatment for gambling-related issues Discouraging underage gaming by providing security personnel and training to ensure all casino patrons are 21 years of age or older Prohibiting gambling by casino employees