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.
