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I am an Asian-American who is concerned about the tone and insinuations of the article “The Hottest Game in Town” (by Michael Goodman, July 28).

The first insinuation is that the Asian culture approves of gambling more than any Western culture. In general, it’s regarded in the same light as in mainstream America.

The second insinuation is that all Asians are potential gamblers and that most are addicts. Since these casinos are not restricted to nor run exclusively by Asians, everyone who has access is a potential gambler, not just Asians.

Asians should be presented simply as real people who have their share of gamblers, addicts, hustlers and victims, as well as humanitarians.

FRANCINE CHO

Downey