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 […]
SBC Americas: How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

SBC Americas previewed Using Research to Rewrite the Playbook, our one-day conference exploring the latest topics in gambling and sports betting in New England.
Boston Globe: Campbell launches initiative to combat illegal gambling on sports by young people

MACGH joined a coalition of regulators and Boston professionals sports betting to develop a curriculum educating young people about the risks and dangers of sports betting. Read more in the Globe.
CBS Boston: Massachusetts, NCAA launch Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition

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 […]
CommonWealth Beacon: Coalition launches to tackle scourge of youth sports betting.

MACGH CEO Marlene Warner shared the long-term implications for young people who delve into gambling activities as part of a new statewide partnership addressing youth sports betting. Read the full article in CommonWealth Beacon.
Boston Globe: Boom in youth gambling in Mass. fueled by online sports betting apps

CEO Marlene Warner delves into the concerning trend of young people bypassing age restrictions to place online sports bets. It’s prompting more players to reach out for help — and underscores the urgent need to strengthen consumer protections. Read the cover story in the Boston Globe.
60 Minutes: Technology has fueled a sports betting boom and a spike in problem gambling, addiction therapist warns

The sports betting boom, fueled by technology, has given risen to a spike in young problem gamblers. Learn more about these concerning trends in CBS’ 60 Minutes segment.
NBC Boston: Sports betting has proven itself as big business in Massachusetts

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 […]