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. Her national leadership highlights VSE as a critical public‑health protection that must keep pace with the industry’s rapid expansion.
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.
