Read the latest headlines and updates on MACGH’s education, treatment, and advocacy work.
In 22News’ coverage of Springfield’s push to curb impaired driving near MGM Springfield, MACGH CEO Marlene Warner was featured as a key voice behind the Safe Ride Home campaign. Warner noted that MACGH is pleased to help operate and promote this initiative, underscoring our long‑standing commitment to player health and community safety.
The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services (SDHHS) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) have announced the launch of the Springfield Safe Ride Home Campaign, a new initiative designed to reduce impaired driving risks associated with gambling and alcohol consumption at MGM Springfield.
In Vanity Fair’s deep dive on the sports betting boom, MACGH CEO Marlene Warner underscores the need for Voluntary Self‑Exclusion programs that support—not punish—players.
Kayshon’s openness is powerful. As Marlene Warner — quoted in this piece — notes, his story shows how easily young people can be pulled into repetitive, risky gambling when access is constant.
Gambling is expanding fast across Massachusetts, and prevention efforts need to keep pace, especially with iLottery on the horizon.
Our CEO Marlene Warner shares expert insights on what’s ahead and why youth education and player health are more important than ever.
As the NFL season kicks off, the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) joined Western Mass News at MGM Springfield to spotlight Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM).
As football season kicks off and excitement builds across New England, our CEO Marlene Warner sat down with NBC10 Boston’s John Moroney to discuss the importance of responsible sports betting during Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM).
Check out CEO Marlene Warner’s interview with Spectrum News to hear more about how the GRIN initiative is reshaping access to support through Peer Specialists.
The Gambling Recovery Information Network (GRIN), an initiative developed by The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) and Betknowmore UK, a pioneer in peer-led gambling recovery services, has established a new comprehensive support pathway. Working with Birches Health, a leading provider of evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing gambling disorders, the three partners will launch a telehealth peer support service that will be offered across the Commonwealth beginning July 1, 2025. This marks the first time that telehealth peer recovery treatment services for gambling will be available in Massachusetts.
