Since Massachusetts’ expansion of legalized sports betting, more individuals are opting to enroll in Voluntary Self-Exclusion and reaching out to ask gambling-related questions.
So when it comes to the possibility of online lottery play, it’s on Massachusetts to prioritize player health.
Chief Operations Officer Chelsea Turner shares more with Sam Drysdale of the State House News Service.
The Gambling Recovery Information Network (GRIN), an initiative developed by The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) and Betknowmore UK, a pioneer in peer-led gambling recovery services, has established a new comprehensive support pathway. Working with Birches Health, a leading provider of evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing gambling disorders, the three partners will launch a telehealth peer support service that will be offered across the Commonwealth beginning July 1, 2025. This marks the first time that telehealth peer recovery treatment services for gambling will be available in Massachusetts.
Check out Amy Gabrila’s journey from handing out brochures to having real, evidence-based conversations with players. Her story is part of GameSense’s 10-year evolution in how we support and empower people around gambling. Dive into the stories, progress, and partnerships that have shaped where we are—and where we’re going next.
Proposed legislation such as the Bettor Health Act is designed to protect our residents’ well-being. This is one of the most profitable markets in the country, yet as with any new industry, there must be guardrails.
