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. Marlene Warner, CEO of MACGH, emphasized the importance of early engagement: “Meeting players where they are is essential.” The effort reflects a growing commitment to proactive intervention and accessible resources across the Commonwealth.
As football season kicks off and excitement builds across New England, our CEO Marlene Warner sat down with NBC10 Boston’s John Moroney to discuss the importance of responsible sports betting during Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM).
Check out CEO Marlene Warner’s interview with Spectrum News to hear more about how the GRIN initiative is reshaping access to support through Peer Specialists.
The Gambling Recovery Information Network (GRIN), an initiative developed by The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) and Betknowmore UK, a pioneer in peer-led gambling recovery services, has established a new comprehensive support pathway. Working with Birches Health, a leading provider of evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing gambling disorders, the three partners will launch a telehealth peer support service that will be offered across the Commonwealth beginning July 1, 2025. This marks the first time that telehealth peer recovery treatment services for gambling will be available in Massachusetts.
