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State House News Service: A skeptical Mass. Senate eyes latest online lottery proposal

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.

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