CEO Marlene Warner spoke with FOX 25’s Elizabeth Hopkins about making responsible, safe choices when legally placing bets on sports.
“Whether it’s the Academy Awards or what color Gatorade will be poured over the coach’s head at the end of the game, lots of folks are making risky bets. We’re concerned that people keep things entertaining. That you’re not betting on something you don’t anything about, and you’re betting with money you have, like an entertainment budget.”
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.
The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health is expanding its commitment to responsible gambling through the new PlayWell program. With trained PlayWell Advisors now on site at MGM Springfield, patrons have access to practical tools, budgeting support, guidance on game features and odds, and confidential assistance designed to help keep gambling safe, informed, and balanced.
Super Bowl betting is at an all-time high—but so are the risks. NBC Boston’s latest report features MACGH CEO Marlene Warner sharing crucial tips to keep wagers safe: know the rules of the game, be on the lookout for scams, and use only regulated, legal sites.
