New England Public Media: Despite millions of dollars earmarked for gambling treatment in Massachusetts, few in state get help
Historic resources demand historic accountability and transparency. Massachusetts must better track problem gambling funds and results so we can improve access and care to all. The status quo is concerning. Hear and read more in Part 2 of a Safe Bet, a three-part series for New England Public Media. The piece features interviews with MACGH […]
New England Public Media: As gambling expands in Massachusetts, some staff inside casino watch for players in trouble
Earlier this year, Massachusetts introduced sports betting. In a three-part series for New England Public Media, Karen Brown looks at how the state’s gambling regulators and health officials are spending that money. Part 1 overviews the GameSense program and Voluntary Self-Exclusion and features GameSense Manager Amy Gabrila and MACGH CEO Marlene Warner. Read and listen […]
The Sun Chronicle: Attleboro area lottery agents keeping busy with Powerball jackpot over $1B
If you’re playing the Powerball jackpot, it’s important to have perspective on the possibility of winning. Chief Communications Officer Phil Sherwood offered insights on ways individuals can keep a safe, healthy approach to their play. Read more in The Sun Chronicle.
Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health Wins the 2023 American Gambling Awards Responsible Gaming Award
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The American Gambling Awards is pleased to announce the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) has won the 2023 “Responsible Gaming Award.” The American Gambling Awards is produced by Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Group”), a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry. […]
WCVB: ‘Doing real harm’: Survey looks at impact of sports betting
Chief Communications Officer Phil Sherwood spoke to WCVB’s Angel Salcedo about how the accessibility of sports betting apps is driving dangerous trends found in a recent Men’s Health survey. Out of 3,800 men surveyed, 61 percent bet on sports either daily or weekly Of the men surveyed who place sports bets, 34 percent say it […]
State House News Service: More than 1,400 opting out of legal gaming in Massachusetts
Since the launch of legalized sports betting, more Bay Staters are opting out of legal gaming in Massachusetts and enrolling in Voluntary Self-Exclusion. Chief Operations Officer Chelsea Turner unpacked the numbers and shared how the GameSense team is meeting these new demands for State House News Service. Learn more about pausing play with Voluntary Self-Exclusion. […]
Guest Contributor: The House Always Wins
Haraden Bottomley, a journalism major at Boston College, shared his personal reflections on sports betting and its impact on college campuses. With the recent expansion of legalized sports betting in Massachusetts, we welcomed his unique perspective as a college student in this growing, ever-evolving world. Chief Communications Officer Phil Sherwood provided background for the piece. […]
Boston 25 News: Sports betting could raise odds of problem gambling in MA
Sports betting is attracting younger, greener gamblers. CEO Marlene Warner discussed concerns about these trends with Boston 25 News‘s Investigates team and how Mass. can tighten age verifications. Watch the piece.
NBC Boston: Concerns in push to legalize online lottery
The Massachusetts Lottery is considering online lottery play options. MACGH sees a critical opportunity to educate patrons and support those at-risk. CEO Marlene Warner shares more with NBC 10 Boston’s Oscar Margáin. Watch the interview.
New England Public Media: Gambling addiction experts caution Mass. over online lottery proposal
Safeguards are needed in Mass. Lottery’s proposed online expansion. Hear more from MACGH Chief Communications Officer Phil Sherwood on New England Public Media. Listen to the interview.
