Creating my normal. Niamh’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. Creating my normal. Niamh’s story. Growing up, I had itchy feet. I was the middle child of five, sandwiched between two rambunctious brothers and two perfect sisters. I loved growing up in […]
CEO Marlene Warner on ALL IN Podcast
CEO Marlene Warner covered a range of topics on ALL IN: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast with Brian Hatch and Jeff Wasserman, including training for clinicians, sports betting consumer protections, advertising regulations, responsible gambling, PlayWell, and even how she came to the Mass. Council. Give a listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Libsyn.
The New York Times: Why States Were Unprepared for the Sports-Betting Onslaught
Rebecca R. Ruiz, Kenneth P. Vogel, and Joe Drape at The New York Times published a series on the explosion of sports betting, including coverage of the annual National Conference on Problem Gambling hosted in Boston and legalized sports betting in Massachusetts. Read the full article.
CEO Marlene Warner on Gambling Insider
MACGH CEO Marlene Warner sat down with Gambling Insider Editor-in-Chief Tim Poole to discuss sports betting, player health, and what the U.S. can learn from Europe. Watch their conversation on the GI Huddle.
Bloomberg Radio: Player Budgeting Tool Rolls Out in Massachusetts
Player Budgeting Tool Rolls Out in Massachusetts Bloomberg Radio interviewed MACGH Executive Director Marlene Warner about PlayMyWay, an innovative budgeting tool for casino players. The interview aired on top radio stations nationwide, including WINS New York, WCBS New York, WBZ NewsRadio Boston, and WTOP Washington D.C. Listen to the clip below. Learn more information about […]
Gambling News: PointsBet, NCPG and MACGH Released Problem Gambling Survey Results
PointsBet, NCPG and MACGH Released Problem Gambling Survey Results Research launched by Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet, in collaboration with the National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) published its findings. Responding to Problem Gambling Scenarios The initiative focused on responsible gambling decision-making for online gambling operators that was […]
WWLP Springfield: Senior PlayWell advisor at MGM Springfield discusses “Gambling in the Golden Years” with older adults in West Springfield
Senior PlayWell advisor at MGM Springfield discusses “Gambling in the Golden Years” with older adults in West Springfield WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The West Springfield Council on Aging held its monthly “Learn & Lunch” event on Friday, on the topic of “Gambling in the Golden Years.” At the West Springfield Senior Center, guest speaker […]
CommonWealth Magazine: Sports betting needs sound guardrails against problem gambling
Sports betting needs sound guardrails against problem gambling By Marlene Warner THE PATS’ FOOTBALL season isn’t the only thing that kicked off recently in Bay State sports. Gov. Baker signed sports betting into law in August, launching a series of regulatory discussions over the coming months. To date, 42 companies, from big sports books to […]
Public News Service: Expert: Teenagers’ exposure to sports betting a risky gamble in Massachusetts
Expert: Teenagers’ exposure to sports betting a risky gamble in Massachusetts Young people in the Commonwealth were already exposed to sports betting even before it was made legal last month. So, what will Massachusetts do to keep kids from gambling? Television ads for sportsbooks in neighboring Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island air regularly during […]
Casino.org: Encore Boston Harbor Implements ‘PlayMyWay’ Responsible Gaming Software
Encore Boston Harbor Implements ‘PlayMyWay’ Responsible Gaming Software This week, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced that the Wynn Resorts casino has joined MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park in implementing the responsible gaming software for its slots and electronic games. Encore’s terminals now come with “PlayMyWay,” a voluntary budgeting tool players can use to help […]