Press and Updates
Discovering the invisible. Renée’s story.
In our new Tell Your Story series, we’ll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Discovering the invisible. Read Renée’s story. One of the first red flags arrived in a giant box. I remember coming home from work,...
Coming full circle. Diane’s story.
In our new Tell Your Story series, we'll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Coming full circle. Here’s Diane’s story. Gambling took me to hell and back. This statement isn’t an exaggeration. Problem gambling...
Bottoming out for good. Scott’s story.
In our new Tell Your Story series, we'll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Bottoming out for good. Here’s Scott’s story. If you’ve ever been to Atlantic City, you know it’s an exciting place. High-rise...
For some casino patrons, Voluntary Self-Exclusions are the real home run.
For some casino patrons, Voluntary Self-Exclusions are the real home run. Knowing our limits is part of maintaining a safe, healthy lifestyle. It’s what naturally encourages our bodies and minds to crave breaks. Whether powering off our laptop after a few hours of...
WWLP Springfield: MGM Springfield Play-My-Way program sets gamers budget
MGM Springfield Play-My-Way program sets gamers budget SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – MGM Springfield is teaming up with the state’s Gaming Commission to curb the negative impacts of gambling on residents in the city. They’ve announced a new program called Play-My-Way,...
Boston Business Journal: Don’t fumble a chance to discuss gambling addiction
Don’t fumble your opportunity to discuss gambling addiction As parents and guardians, we want to protect our children from life’s many risks. This instinct spurs us to have coming-of-age conversations about risky behaviors: drinking, vaping, and drug use. We take a...
Boston 25 News: How soon before sports betting becomes legal in Mass?
How soon before sports betting becomes legal in Mass? By Wale Aliyu FOXBORO, Mass. — New England sports betting fans have a couple of different gripes. One, they wanted the AFC Championship game to be played at Gillette. Two, it’s still illegal in Massachusetts. While...
The Sun Chronicle: More than 1,000 opt out of gambling at Plainridge, across state
More than 1,000 opt out of gambling at Plainridge, across state By Tom Reilly PLAINVILLE — More than 1,000 residents have opted out of playing at any of the state’s casinos, but that’s only a fraction of those who may have a gambling problem, officials say. The state...
WWLP Springfield: More than 1,000 people have sworn off gambling in Massachusetts
WWLP Springfield: More than 1,000 people have sworn off gambling in Massachusetts By Don Shipman SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – More than 1,000 people have sworn off gambling at Massachusetts casinos, including MGM Springfield. The state gaming commission says they’ve...
October 2021
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September 2021
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Press Release: Video Game Addiction Training Launched
Boston, MA—The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (Mass. Council) strongly urges Governor Charlie Baker and the Mass. State Legislature to include safeguards in any sports gambling legislation against the potential negative consequences that may result.
July 2021
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June 2021
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May 2021
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April 2021
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Press Release: Spectrum Gaming Group, Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health Launch Responsible-Gaming Partnership
Boston, MA—The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (Mass. Council) strongly urges Governor Charlie Baker and the Mass. State Legislature to include safeguards in any sports gambling legislation against the potential negative consequences that may result.
State House News Service: Mass. takes a cautious approach to sports betting
Mass. takes cautious approach to sports betting By Colin A. Young BOSTON — For some people, Massachusetts is well behind the pack and cannot legalize sports wagering soon enough. But others say lawmakers should pump the brakes, learn from research conducted in mature...
March 2021
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Press Release: March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Boston, MA—The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (Mass. Council) strongly urges Governor Charlie Baker and the Mass. State Legislature to include safeguards in any sports gambling legislation against the potential negative consequences that may result.
February 2021
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January 2021
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Press Release: MACGH Says Hottest Holiday Video Games May Be Predatory
Boston, MA—The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (Mass. Council) strongly urges Governor Charlie Baker and the Mass. State Legislature to include safeguards in any sports gambling legislation against the potential negative consequences that may result.
December 2020
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Press Release: PROBLEM AND RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING ORGANIZATION EXPANDS INTO VIDEO GAMING
Boston, MA—The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (Mass. Council) strongly urges Governor Charlie Baker and the Mass. State Legislature to include safeguards in any sports gambling legislation against the potential negative consequences that may result.