Responsible Gaming Education Month & GameSense at Plainridge Park Casino

The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health collaborated with Plainridge Park Casino and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to develop impactful messaging and promotions for Responsible Gaming Education Month, emphasizing positive play strategies and player health. Their efforts aim to help players make informed, safe decisions while enjoying their gaming experience. The Massachusetts Council on Gaming […]

MACGH to Build Statewide Infrastructure for Michigan Gambling Services

Released July 24, 2024: As part of the agreement, the Institute for Consumer Health (powered by MACGH) will build statewide offerings promoting safe, healthy play for Michigan patrons and providing support for those at risk and struggling with gambling disorder, also known as gambling addiction. Read our press release here.

Spectrum 1 News Worcester: Conference in Worcester addresses pros, cons and needs in state’s gaming industry

Cam Jandrow from Spectrum News 1 came out to Using Research to Rewrite the Playbook, an inaugural, one-day conference in Worcester, Massachusetts. New England professionals from across healthcare, research, gaming, and government convened to explore the latest gambling topics. The overarching goal: Assess how to transfer the latest public health research and strategies into actionable […]

CBS Boston: Massachusetts, NCAA launch Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition

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CEO Marlene Warner previewed the coalition’s collaborative efforts to develop a preventative education, health, and training curriculum geared to young people ages 12-20. The conversation was part of an announcement of a statewide coalition focused on ensuring that young people are equipped with the facts and risks of gambling. Learn more about the Youth Sports […]

NBC Boston: Sports betting has proven itself as big business in Massachusetts

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One year into the launch of legalized sports betting in the Bay State, record numbers of people are reaching out for support. CEO Marlene Warner discussed the growing volume of calls, LiveChat messages, Voluntary Self-Exclusion enrollments, and player outreach with NBC 10’s Eli Rosenberg. She also shares some of the goals for year two, including […]