Annual Reports
For 40 years, MACGH has operated at the intersection of public health, gambling, gaming, and consumer activities.
Read more about our impact over the years.
MACGH serves as a private, non-profit public health agency offering a range of services and supports to those impacted by consumer activities. We balance public health priorities with a people-first model for gambling and gaming expansion through education, treatment, and advocacy.
We’re grateful for wonderful partners and generous donors. Thanks to their support, we’ve developed a continuum of prevention and intervention strategies for clinicians, industry stakeholders, policymakers, community professionals, and the public. Inclusion, innovation, versatility — and lots of hard work — guide our efforts.
MACGH is growing its regional, national, and global impact. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve achieved so far:
MACGH serves as a consultant in 37 U.S. states and across Canada, South Asia, and Australia. Our work spans a variety of gambling and gaming issues, including trainings for lottery associations and casinos. We use state-of-the-art responsible gambling tools to inform data-driven best practices. These partnerships grow and encourage positive play.
MACGH leads broad-based coordination among stakeholders in gaming, healthcare, research, and government. As a gambling-neutral organization, we provide a unique, third-party perspective. Our multilingual GameSense Advisors (GSAs) field questions via LiveChat from across the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia.
MACGH is a pro-consumer voice and watchdog in Massachusetts and beyond. Our advocacy in crafting the Expanded Gaming Act in 2011 ensures annual funds for player health and problem gambling services. We’ve recently established safeguards for sports bettors and players on digital gambling platforms.
MACGH provides GameSense Advisors (GSA) at Massachusetts casinos. These highly-trained professionals provide guidance and support to those in the moment. Individuals can ask gambling-related questions at any hour to a GSA via the GamLine or LiveChat.
We offer a range of up-to-date resources to support individuals and their loved ones negatively impacted by gambling and gaming. The MACGH team offers around-the-clock tele-support services to all individuals enrolled in Voluntary Self-Exclusion programs.
Global research entities look to MACGH for guidance. We collaborate with industry leaders, academic institutions, and governments to study and evaluate emerging topics and trends. These findings inform recommendations on accountability, regulatory standards, and player health.
In collaboration with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, MACGH created and operates a remote Voluntary Self-Exclusion program (VSE). It’s the first of its kind in North America. Players can remove themselves from casino floors, marketing lists, and with Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion, sportsbooks, and mobile apps. These offerings are considered best-in-class, with dozens of entities implementing theIr approach.
MACGH stays on the edge of innovation, developing unique continuing education trainings for clinicians and community professionals around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Our GameSense Advisors serve as in-person and virtual player health educators for players. Staff and GameSense Advisors also regularly present to various groups and organizations.
For 40 years, MACGH has operated at the intersection of public health, gambling, gaming, and consumer activities.
Read more about our impact over the years.
Our team collectively crafts groundbreaking, evidence-based solutions around gambling, gaming, and consumer activities.
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