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California Casinos Attract Senior

CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Hollister Free Lance: "Area seniors have been taking organized trips to Indian casinos for about three years, but it's not the gambling that draws them.

"The Gilroy Senior Center plans about one outing a month to different Indian casinos in Northern California. Each day-long trip transports about 50 seniors, with many coming from senior centers in Hollister and Morgan Hill.

"…Recent trips have ventured to Table Mountain Casino in Friant near Clovis, and Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino in Coarsegold. This month, seniors will go to River Rock Indian Casino in Geyserville near Windsor.

"… Many casinos offer large group discounts and incentives, so a senior might pay $25 up front but receive as much as $20 in cash refunds from the casino. Several casinos also offer free meals to large groups.

"…Margaret Ryan, crafter and treasurer at the senior center's gift shop, is a long-time, regular attendee of the casino trips. Ryan enjoys traveling, and she said being able to see different parts of the state is why she attends the trips…"

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