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.
“There’s the ability to just place wagers that much faster…”, our CEO Marlene Warner notes in this latest Boston Globe article on Massachusetts iLottery. The piece also highlights player protection tools, including voluntary self-exclusion for those who want to block access to the MA iLottery app.
Our CEO, Marlene Warner, highlights in this article that while increased access to online gambling can pose challenges, there are also digital protections for player health such as setting limits, taking breaks, and cooling off periods.
Our team helped build the first‑in‑the‑nation curriculum now reaching students statewide, giving young people the tools to understand the risks, spot warning signs, and make informed choices long before gambling becomes a problem.
