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. Reflecting on his recovery, he said, “If I can help one young person not go down the road I went down, then everything I’ve been through will have been worth it”. His story adds urgency and personal weight to new legislation aimed at early intervention and youth-focused outreach.
Mass. schools doubling down on education to protect boys from gambling problems
June 17, 2026
As our CEO Marlene Warner told Commonwealth Beacon, “Ads are coming at kids fast and furious.” That’s why early education matters. It gives students the tools to pause, question, and make informed choices long before gambling becomes a problem.
