ASIAN GAMBLING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Residents of California’s Chinese communities are self-reported pathological gamblers or problem gamblers at a rate far above that of the overall population. According to the Los Angeles Times, some casinos and card rooms near Los Angeles estimate that Asians often account for 80% of their customers. Many Nevada casinos even maintain business offices in Monterey Park. Larry speaks with Diane Ujiiye, Dr. Timothy Fong and Pastor Mamie Ko to learn more about the cause and effect of this phenomenon that some consider an epidemic. Gambling hotline in Cantonese and Mandarin (Sponsored by Nicos Chinese health coalition in San Francisco): 1-888-968-7888.

Residents of California’s Chinese communities are self-reported pathological gamblers or problem gamblers at a rate far above that of the overall population. According to the Los Angeles Times, some casinos and card rooms near Los Angeles estimate that Asians often account for 80% of their customers. Many Nevada casinos even maintain business offices in Monterey Park. Larry speaks with Diane Ujiiye, Dr. Timothy Fong and Pastor Mamie Ko to learn more about the cause and effect of this phenomenon that some consider an epidemic.

Gambling hotline in Cantonese and Mandarin (Sponsored by Nicos Chinese health coalition in San Francisco): 1-888-968-7888.