GBH: ‘All eyes in the sports-betting business’ on Massachusetts as lawmakers seek compromise bill
‘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 legalize sports betting in the state, the gaming industry and others focused on gambling are […]
VICE Waypoint: ‘Diablo Immortal’ Shows Self-Regulation Is a Failure in the Games Industry
“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 Immortal’ Shows Self-Regulation Is a Failure in the Games Industry By Trone Dowd […]
Discovering the invisible. Renée’s story.
In our new Tell Your Story series, we’ll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Discovering the invisible. Read Renée’s story. One of the first red flags arrived in a giant box. I remember coming home from work, walking up to the entrance of our home, and […]
Coming full circle. Diane’s story.
In our new Tell Your Story series, we’ll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Coming full circle. Here’s Diane’s story. Gambling took me to hell and back. This statement isn’t an exaggeration. Problem gambling led to my disbarment as an attorney and destroyed my professional reputation. […]
Bottoming out for good. Scott’s story.
In our new Tell Your Story series, we’ll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Bottoming out for good. Here’s Scott’s story. If you’ve ever been to Atlantic City, you know it’s an exciting place. High-rise hotels, famous nightclubs, and glitzy casinos line the boardwalk. As a […]
For some casino patrons, Voluntary Self-Exclusions are the real home run.
For some casino patrons, Voluntary Self-Exclusions are the real home run. Knowing our limits is part of maintaining a safe, healthy lifestyle. It’s what naturally encourages our bodies and minds to crave breaks. Whether powering off our laptop after a few hours of work or pausing to stretch when we get a muscle cramp exercising, […]
WWLP Springfield: MGM Springfield Play-My-Way program sets gamers budget
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, it’s a budgeting tool designed to help players monitor how much money they’re spending. To […]
Boston Business Journal: Don’t fumble a chance to discuss gambling addiction
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 similar approach when addressing kids’ changing bodies and relationships. We try to hone in […]
Boston 25 News: How soon before sports betting becomes legal in Mass?
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 there’s nothing we can do about the Patriots, making sports […]
The Sun Chronicle: More than 1,000 opt out of gambling at Plainridge, across state
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 has had its Voluntary Self-Exclusion program since […]