Connecticut State Representative Christie Carpino Joins MACGH Board of Directors
September 2, 2026
Read the Press Release regarding Carpino’s appointment.
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Read the Press Release regarding Carpino’s appointment.
“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.
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.
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.