March Madness NCAA tournament fueling sports betting in Massachusetts
April 3, 2025
CEO Marlene Warner on the rise of gambling in the Bay State, as interviewed by Mike Beaudet from WCVB5
CEO Marlene Warner on the rise of gambling in the Bay State, as interviewed by Mike Beaudet from WCVB5
Chief Communications Officer Janine Ruggiero discusses the implications of new regulation on sports wagering advertising and how this bill could help consumer protections with CBS Boston news anchor, Paul Burton.
Former Rep. David Nangle, now working with the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, has turned his experience with gambling addiction into advocacy—especially for younger generations.
Ro mark Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission launched “PGAM Coffee and Conversations,” a statewide initiative offering on-the-ground screenings and support at casinos.
Chief Communications Officer Janine Ruggiero speaks with news anchor Jim Morelli regarding the riskiness of online sports wagering and how to prepare Bay Staters with safer play information.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and MGM Springfield partnered with MACGH to promote support resources and responsible play.
In March, MGM Springfield and state officials spotlighted problem gambling intervention efforts, aiming to connect individuals with support before harm escalates.
As New Hampshire’s casino landscape grows, advocates are calling for stronger coordination in addressing gambling-related harm. Marlene Warner, CEO of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, stressed the need for unified action: “A more connected, coordinated effort is very much in our future”. Her message aligns with new legislation focused on early intervention and cross-sector accountability.
The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health collaborated with Plainridge Park Casino and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Released July 24, 2024: As part of the agreement, the Institute for Consumer Health (powered by MACGH)