Statement from The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health on Ruling Allowing Wynn Resorts to Maintain Casino License
For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Phil Sherwood psherwood@maccg.org 617-426-4554, Ext 2 or 603-229-9891 May 1, 2019 Statement from the “Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling” on Ruling Allowing Wynn Resorts to Maintain Casino License Boston, MA—Executive...Gaming and the Converging World of Sports: 2019 NC Sports Gambling and Gaming Summit
2019 North Carolina Sports Gambling and Gaming Summit: Treatment and Prevention for Problem Gambling March 8, 2019 Raleigh, NC– Presentation “Gaming and the Converging World of Sports” by Julie Hynes, MCCG Director of Responsible Gambling. Slide...Press Release: Safeguards Necessary in any Sports Gambling Legislation
Immediate Release 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...Press Release: Mass Council Announces Director of Responsible Gambling
Immediate Release Norwood, MA (January 14, 2019). -The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MCCG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Julie Hynes as their next Director of Responsible Gambling. Julie has specialized in problem gambling prevention...
Press Release: Responsible Gambling Briefing and Holiday Toy Drive
The Massachusetts Partnership on Responsible Gambling (MPRG) is an alliance of gambling industry leaders, regulators and problem gambling experts committed to responsible gambling practices. The MPRG assists Massachusetts communities and the individuals and families...Press Release: Mass Council Announces Director of Programs and Services
Immediate Release Media Contact: Brianne Doura 774.571.9451 Norwood, MA (November 20, 2018). – The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MCCG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Odessa Dwarika as their next Director of Programs and Services. Ms....Statement of The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health on the Inclusion of Gambling Disorder Screening in the National Defense Authorization Act 2019
Norwood, MA (August 14, 2018) – On Monday August 13, 2018 President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019. A provision was included in the legislation requiring members of the Armed Forces to be screened for...Statement of The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health Regarding Toy Slot Machines in Happy Meals
Norwood, MA (August 20, 2018) – The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health along with 40 plus other organizations penned a letter to McDonalds and Nintendo on Friday August 17th concerning their offering of a toy slot machine in their happy meals. The letter...