Rebecca R. Ruiz, Kenneth P. Vogel, and Joe Drape at The New York Times published a series on the explosion of sports betting, including coverage of the annual National Conference on Problem Gambling hosted in Boston and legalized sports betting in Massachusetts.
Press Release: Telehealth Peer Support Now Available through Gambling Recovery Information Network in Massachusetts
July 7, 2025
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.
