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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.  "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 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...

'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...

“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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 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...

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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.

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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.

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...

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.