Press and Updates
Press Release: National Leader in Problem & Responsible Gambling to Expand 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.
Press Release: MPRG Responds to Urgent COVID19 Need with Call for Food Donations to Local Communities in Global Day of Giving
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.
Press Release: The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health Announces New Board Member
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.
Press Release: Keep Kids Out of Super Bowl Betting Exposing Children to Sports Betting Could Set the Stage for Addiction
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.
Four Directions 2019: Current Conditions on Currencies, Controversies & Convergence in Gaming & Gambling
Four Directions Conference 2019 | Julie Hynes, MA, CPS Welcome! The slide deck and associated references from this presentation are below. [pdf-embedder...
CGNJ Statewide Conference 2019 – Leveling Up How We Define & Address Gaming & Gambling
Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ Statewide Conference 2019 Welcome! The slide decks will be made available here the afternoon of September 27, 2019 "'Leveling Up' in How We Define & Address Gaming & Gambling" - Julie Hynes Objectives: Upon completion of...
Tools of Recovery: Relapse Prevention
By: Jodie Nealley, Outreach and Recovery Support Coordinator There are many tools someone in recovery from gambling can have in their recovery tool box. An understanding of relapse prevention, and the development of a relapse prevention plan is among these tools and...
Screening Needed to Identify Gambling Addiction
By Odessa Dwarika (As Printed in “The Provider”, Vol. 40 – No. 7, Summer 2019 Newspaper, The Providers’ Council) Encore, one of the biggest casinos in the world, has become the third in the Commonwealth. Meanwhile, the state Legislature is also considering going...
The Blurring Lines of Youth Gaming and Gambling: Implications for the Public Health Field (Julie Hynes, MA, CPS)
Brockton, MA -- Thank you for attending the training! Resources are below. Please feel free to reach out anytime to Julie Hynes (julie@maccg.org). Partner alert: Yale's Dr. Marc Potenza will be on "ScreenTime: Diane Sawyer Reporting" on Friday, 5/3 at 8PM....
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 Deck: (Please excuse...
Press Release: Safeguards Necessary in any Sports Gambling Legislation
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.
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
MPRG, in coordination with Representative Joseph Wagner, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, proudly presents:
The Holiday Lottery Responsible Gambling Campaign; Legislative Briefing at the State House at 10:00 am on Wednesday December 12, 2018.
Press Release: Mass Council Announces Director of Programs and Services
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.
Statement of The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health on the Inclusion of Gambling Disorder Screening in the National Defense Authorization Act 2019
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 gambling addiction.
Statement of The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health Regarding Toy Slot Machines in Happy Meals
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.
Statement of The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health on Bipartisan Bill to Address Gambling Addiction Among Servicemembers
Tuesday May 15, 2018 – The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health lauded Senators Elizabeth Warren (D- MA) and Steven Daines (R-MT) for filing legislation today that would help members of the US military and their families treat and prevent gambling disorder.
Statement of The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health on Today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Sports Betting
Urges lawmakers to proceed with caution on state legalization, prioritize protection of people with or susceptible to gambling disorder NORWOOD – Monday, May 18, 2018 -- The following is a statement from Marlene Warner, Executive Director of The Massachusetts Council...
Press Release: MCCG Boosts Presence in Local Communities, Redirects physical spaces across Commonwealth
“Virtual Office” allows for increased office hours, trainings and workshops across Massachusetts The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MCCG) has closed its Downtown Boston office, previously located at 190 High Street, in favor of a “virtual office”...
MCCG Statement on Senator Warren Bill To Address Problem Gambling in Military
Contact: Brianne Tolson: Brianne@masscompulsivegambling.org, 617-426-4554 MCCG Statement on Senator Warren Bill To Address Problem Gambling in Military BOSTON - Yesterday, Senator Elizabeth Warren filed a bill - The Preventing and Treating Gambling Disorder in...
Marlene Warner: Fighting Addiction In The New Frontier Of Online Gambling
Massachusetts looks poised to enter a new gambling frontier. (As written in the May 8 edition of the Lowell Sun) First, we had the Lottery that allowed people to gamble at their corner store, and then casino gambling that is bringing slots and table games to a resort...
Mass. Council on Compulsive Gambling Launches Outreach To Veterans In All Massachusetts Cities And Towns Re: Problem Gambling Services
BOSTON – With studies showing that veterans are more likely to suffer from problem gambling addiction, the Massachusetts Council for Compulsive Gambling (MCCG) is today sending a letter to all Veterans Service Officers (VSO) in the Commonwealth to help ensure veterans are aware of the services offered for those struggling with addiction.
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What is the goal of the internship for students? The internship provides a training opportunity for students to integrate and apply their communications coursework in a “real world” environment. The experience allows students to learn from professionals in the field...