Press and Updates
The New York Times: Why States Were Unprepared for the Sports-Betting Onslaught
Rebecca R. Ruiz, Kenneth P. Vogel, and Joe Drape at The New York Times published a series on the explosion of sports betting, including coverage of the annual National Conference on Problem Gambling hosted in Boston and legalized sports betting in Massachusetts. Read...
CEO Marlene Warner on Gambling Insider
MACGH CEO Marlene Warner sat down with Gambling Insider Editor-in-Chief Tim Poole to discuss sports betting, player health, and what the U.S. can learn from Europe. Watch their conversation on the GI Huddle.
Bloomberg Radio: Player Budgeting Tool Rolls Out in Massachusetts
Player Budgeting Tool Rolls Out in Massachusetts Bloomberg Radio interviewed MACGH Executive Director Marlene Warner about PlayMyWay, an innovative budgeting tool for casino players. The interview aired on top radio stations nationwide, including WINS New York, WCBS...
Gambling News: PointsBet, NCPG and MACGH Released Problem Gambling Survey Results
PointsBet, NCPG and MACGH Released Problem Gambling Survey Results Research launched by Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet, in collaboration with the National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) published...
WWLP Springfield: Senior GameSense advisor at MGM Springfield discusses “Gambling in the Golden Years” with older adults in West Springfield
Senior GameSense advisor at MGM Springfield discusses “Gambling in the Golden Years” with older adults in West Springfield WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The West Springfield Council on Aging held its monthly “Learn & Lunch” event on Friday, on the topic of...
CommonWealth Magazine: Sports betting needs sound guardrails against problem gambling
Sports betting needs sound guardrails against problem gambling By Marlene Warner THE PATS’ FOOTBALL season isn’t the only thing that kicked off recently in Bay State sports. Gov. Baker signed sports betting into law in August, launching a series of regulatory...
Public News Service: Expert: Teenagers’ exposure to sports betting a risky gamble in Massachusetts
Expert: Teenagers' exposure to sports betting a risky gamble in Massachusetts Young people in the Commonwealth were already exposed to sports betting even before it was made legal last month. So, what will Massachusetts do to keep kids from gambling? Television ads...
Casino.org: Encore Boston Harbor Implements ‘PlayMyWay’ Responsible Gaming Software
Encore Boston Harbor Implements ‘PlayMyWay’ Responsible Gaming Software This week, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced that the Wynn Resorts casino has joined MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park in implementing the responsible gaming software for its...
September is now Responsible Gaming Education Month. Here’s six ways to support safe, healthy play year-round.
For 40 years, The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) has focused on reducing the impacts of gambling disorder and advocating for responsible gambling practices. This year, in partnership with the MA Gaming Commission, Encore Boston Harbor,...
Fighting the urges. Donna’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. Trigger warning: Suicide Fighting the urges. Donna’s story. You learn how to lie well when you struggle with gambling. Until you...
Joining the journey. Will’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. Joining the journey. Will’s story. To my 10-year-old eyes, Foxwoods Resort Casino was majestic. I remember visiting after it opened....
SportsHandle: For Responsible Gambling Advocates, College Is Tough To Get Into
For Responsible Gambling Advocates, College Is Tough to Get Into Former sports betting addict has made it his mission to reach an elusive demographic. By Mike Seely Patrick Chester attended his first University of Washington football game at the age of 5. When he was...
WPKZ 105.3 FM/1280 AM Fitchburg: Marlene Warner on The Sherman Show
WPKZ 105.3 FM/1280 AM Fitchburg: Marlene Warner on The Sherman Show Executive Director Marlene Warner spoke to Sherman Whitman on The K-Zone 106.3 FM/1280 AM Fitchburg on the consumer protections in place for casino patrons – and how sports betting can adopt similar...
The Salem News: Salem advocate honored for work in problem gambling
Salem advocate honored for work in problem gambling Boston, MA — Marlene Warner, a 20-year resident of Salem, Massachusetts, received the Monsignor Joseph Dunne Lifetime Award for Advocacy at the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) 36th Annual Conference...
GBH Greater Boston: How will sport betting work in Massachusetts? (VIDEO)
How will sports betting work in Massachusetts? By Alexi Cohan Sports fans across Massachusetts are gearing up to place bets on their favorite teams and players after the recent passage of a sports betting bill. The bill is still sitting with Gov. Charlie Baker, but...
CBS Boston: Massachusetts sports gambling bill awaits Gov. Baker’s signature (VIDEO)
Massachusetts sports gambling bill awaits Gov. Baker's signature. GameSense MA Supervisor Ray Fluette was interviewed by CBS Boston's Louisa Moller on the potential increased demand for support services with the pending legalization of sports betting.
NBC 10 Boston: Sports Betting Nears Legalization in Mass. (VIDEO)
NBC 10 Boston: Sports Betting Nears Legalization in Mass. "I always say that no bookie has ever called me in need of help for their patrons. And now, we will have an opportunity to help those folks." Check out MACGH Executive Director Marlene Warner's interview with...
Boston Herald: Place your bets! Sports betting passes, heads to governor’s desk
Boston Herald: Place your bets! Sports betting passes, heads to governor's desk By Matthew Medsger It’s a good day for gambling in Massachusetts. “I’m incredibly proud that today, and after years of House-led efforts to authorize legal sports wagering in...
GBH: ‘All eyes in the sports-betting business’ on Massachusetts as lawmakers seek compromise bill
'All eyes in the sports-betting business' on Massachusetts as lawmakers seek compromise bill By Craig LeMoult July 26, 2022 As Massachusetts legislators face a looming deadline and work behind closed doors to overcome significant differences on a bill that would...
VICE Waypoint: ‘Diablo Immortal’ Shows Self-Regulation Is a Failure in the Games Industry
“We don’t practice in the U.S. this precautionary principle. We don't have a history of regulatory bodies being proactive when it comes to public health risks." - MACGH Director of Communications and Marketing Phil Sherwood on the dangers of loot boxes. 'Diablo...
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,...