HIGHLIGHTING RESPONSIBLE GAMING PRACTICES

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers is partnering with the Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center to support responsible gaming practices during March, “Problem Gambling Awareness Month.” 

Throughout March, Empire City will raise awareness around the need for responsible gaming by lighting the entertainment destination”™s iconic porte cochère in blue and yellow. Blue being the official color of Problem Gambling Awareness month and yellow in support of the “Shine a Light” initiative led by the New York Council on Problem Gambling. Empire City will also host a problem gambling screening event March 14 to help individuals ensure that they are gaming responsibly. 

Empire City”™s efforts to support responsible gaming are not limited to the month of March. As part of MGM Resorts, Empire City incorporates the award-winning responsible gaming program, GameSense, which focuses on ensuring a positive, transparent and safe gaming environment for visitors.  Additionally, all Empire City employees receive annual GameSense training and a select number of leaders are trained as GameSense Advisors, by completing additional training to provide immediate assistance to anyone who may need it. 

Problem gambling is defined as all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits and interfere with daily life. For the majority of adults, gambling is a fun and entertaining experience, but for a small portion of the population, it ceases to be fun and becomes problematic. Approximately two million U.S. adults, or about 1% of the population, are estimated to meet the criteria for severe problem gambling. 

 Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the Northeast.