WCVB: Sports betting begins in Massachusetts: Everything you need to know
With the expansion of legalized sports betting, CEO Marlene Warner spoke to WCVB on GameSense’s role in supporting patrons and the warning signs of problematic gambling.
WCVB: Sports betting begins in Massachusetts: Everything you need to know
With the expansion of legalized sports betting, CEO Marlene Warner spoke to WCVB on GameSense’s role in supporting patrons and the warning signs of problematic gambling.
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.