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Bettors, here’s ‘a sign that you’re probably being scammed’

February 10, 2026

Super Bowl betting is at an all-time high—but so are the risks. NBC Boston’s latest report features MACGH CEO Marlene Warner sharing crucial tips to keep wagers safe: know the rules of the game, be on the lookout for scams, and use only regulated, legal sites.

As Super Bowl fever — and betting — surge, Kayshon Boutte’s story highlights a growing risk for young people

February 5, 2026

Super Bowl hype is everywhere — but so are the risks for young people. Marlene Warner breaks down why Kayshon Boutte’s story should be a wake‑up call for all of us. Read her op‑ed in CommonWealth Beacon.

Washington and Massachusetts State Councils Deliver Joint Message on Safer Betting during Super Bowl Week

February 5, 2026

With Super Bowl betting expected to reach a record $1.76 billion nationwide, the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) are teaming up to remind fans to keep betting fun and to highlight available support resources during the highest-volume sports betting weekend of the year.

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