New PlayWell Program to Strengthen Player Health Services in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health is expanding its commitment to responsible gambling through the new PlayWell program. With trained PlayWell Advisors now on site at MGM Springfield, patrons have access to practical tools, budgeting support, guidance on game features and odds, and confidential assistance designed to help keep gambling safe, informed, and balanced.
Bettors, here’s ‘a sign that you’re probably being scammed’
Super Bowl betting is at an all-time high—but so are the risks. NBC Boston’s latest report features MACGH CEO Marlene Warner sharing crucial tips to keep wagers safe: know the rules of the game, be on the lookout for scams, and use only regulated, legal sites.
As Super Bowl fever — and betting — surge, Kayshon Boutte’s story highlights a growing risk for young people
Super Bowl hype is everywhere — but so are the risks for young people. Marlene Warner breaks down why Kayshon Boutte’s story should be a wake‑up call for all of us. Read her op‑ed in CommonWealth Beacon.
Washington and Massachusetts State Councils Deliver Joint Message on Safer Betting during Super Bowl Week
With Super Bowl betting expected to reach a record $1.76 billion nationwide, the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) are teaming up to remind fans to keep betting fun and to highlight available support resources during the highest-volume sports betting weekend of the year.
Safe Ride Home campaign aims to curb impaired driving connected to MGM Casino
In 22News’ coverage of Springfield’s push to curb impaired driving near MGM Springfield, MACGH CEO Marlene Warner was featured as a key voice behind the Safe Ride Home campaign. Warner noted that MACGH is pleased to help operate and promote this initiative, underscoring our long‑standing commitment to player health and community safety.
Press Release: Springfield Safe Ride Home, Assuring Public Health & Roadway Safety
The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services (SDHHS) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) have announced the launch of the Springfield Safe Ride Home Campaign, a new initiative designed to reduce impaired driving risks associated with gambling and alcohol consumption at MGM Springfield.
Sports Betting Sites Make It All Too Easy to Lose Everything You’ve Got | Vanity Fair
In Vanity Fair’s deep dive on the sports betting boom, MACGH CEO Marlene Warner underscores the need for Voluntary Self‑Exclusion programs that support—not punish—players.
Kayshon Boutte Credited for Changing Lives with Essay on Gambling Addiction
Kayshon’s openness is powerful. As Marlene Warner — quoted in this piece — notes, his story shows how easily young people can be pulled into repetitive, risky gambling when access is constant.
Mass. Gambling is Huge and About to Get Bigger
Gambling is expanding fast across Massachusetts, and prevention efforts need to keep pace, especially with iLottery on the horizon.
Our CEO Marlene Warner shares expert insights on what’s ahead and why youth education and player health are more important than ever.
Finding Community in Recovery
As part of the Tell Your Story series by the MACGH, Christina Cook—founder of The Broke Girl Society—shares a powerful video testimonial about how finding community in recovery helped her reclaim her life.