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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.
Super Bowl hype is everywhere — but so are the risks for young people. Marlene Warner breaks down why Kayshon Boutte’s story should be a wake‑up call for all of us. Read her op‑ed in CommonWealth Beacon.
With Super Bowl betting expected to reach a record $1.76 billion nationwide, the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) are teaming up to remind fans to keep betting fun and to highlight available support resources during the highest-volume sports betting weekend of the year.
In 22News’ coverage of Springfield’s push to curb impaired driving near MGM Springfield, MACGH CEO Marlene Warner was featured as a key voice behind the Safe Ride Home campaign. Warner noted that MACGH is pleased to help operate and promote this initiative, underscoring our long‑standing commitment to player health and community safety.
The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services (SDHHS) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) have announced the launch of the Springfield Safe Ride Home Campaign, a new initiative designed to reduce impaired driving risks associated with gambling and alcohol consumption at MGM Springfield.
In Vanity Fair’s deep dive on the sports betting boom, MACGH CEO Marlene Warner underscores the need for Voluntary Self‑Exclusion programs that support—not punish—players.
Kayshon’s openness is powerful. As Marlene Warner — quoted in this piece — notes, his story shows how easily young people can be pulled into repetitive, risky gambling when access is constant.
Gambling is expanding fast across Massachusetts, and prevention efforts need to keep pace, especially with iLottery on the horizon.
Our CEO Marlene Warner shares expert insights on what’s ahead and why youth education and player health are more important than ever.
As the NFL season kicks off, the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) joined Western Mass News at MGM Springfield to spotlight Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM).
