CBS Boston: Massachusetts opens sports betting as March Madness begins
CEO Marlene Warner was featured in CBS Boston’s coverage of legalized mobile sports betting, sharing the anticipated outreach from young men. Read the article.
WBUR Morning Edition (NPR Boston): The risks of problem gambling as online sports betting gets underway in Massachusetts
WBUR Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy spoke with CEO Marlene Warner about problem gambling and established consumer safeguards, including player health strategies and Voluntary Self-Exclusion. Listen to the conversation.
NBC 10 Boston: 6 Companies Have Been Approved Ahead of Mobile Sports Betting Launch in Mass. on Friday
CEO Marlene Warner talked to NBC 10’s John Moroney about additional consumer protections needed, including access and advertising regulations. Read and watch the piece.
Boston Herald: Massachusetts is facing a ‘relentless barrage’ of sports betting ads, restrictions are needed now: Advocates
Boston Herald’s Rick Sobey interviewed CEO Marlene Warner about the unknown cognitive and social impact of sports betting advertising. Read the article.
Cape Cod Times: Sports betting is legal in Massachusetts. Here’s help for gambling addiction.
CEO Marlene Warner explained the existing consumer protections in the state’s sports betting legislation. Read the article.
PlayMA.com: Why Massachusetts Could Be Industry Leader In Responsible Gambling
CEO Marlene Warner spoke about the importance of funding research to better understand sports betting behaviors and problem gambling. Read the article.
WCVB (ABC Boston): Here’s when mobile sports betting will be allowed in Massachusetts
WCVB’s Sharman Sacchetti interviewed CEO Marlene Warner about the Commonwealth’s Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion program available ahead of the launch of legalized mobile sports betting. Watch the full clip.
PlayColorado.com: Colorado Introduces Responsible Gambling Grant Funding
The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission awarded The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health a grant to address statewide gambling — honing in on treatment, education, counseling, research, and player outreach efforts. Read the article.
US Bets: Colorado Approves More Than $1.5 Million To Combat Problem Gambling
Ahead of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health was one of three organizations to receive Colorado’s first-ever distribution of designated funds to combat problem gambling. Read the article.
WBUR (NPR Boston): Program meant to prevent gambling abuse in Massachusetts gearing up for sports betting
COO Chelsea Turner shared how PlayWell Advisors are preparing for the legalization of mobile sports betting. Read the article.