Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health

03/10/2026

Our staff is pleased to offer this helpful screen and open up a helpful conversation about your play. Stop by the GameSense Info Center today (March 10th) all day long!

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to check in with ourselves and each other. If gambling is affecting your life or someone you care about, the MA Problem Gambling Helpline at 1‑800‑327‑5050 provides free, confidential support anytime. Reaching out is a strong first step. Hope is here.

03/03/2026

Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a time to learn, listen, and talk openly about how gambling can affect our wellbeing. Know the signs—chasing losses, spending more than planned, or feeling stressed about gambling. If it’s time to take an official play break, ask about MA’s Voluntary Self‑Exclusion program via LiveChat at macgh.org.

02/07/2026

If you're at the casino and drinking, bet on a safe ride home. Never drive under the influence! Your safety and the safety of others depend on it. Real friends speak up.

Brought to you by the Springfield Safe Ride Home Project of the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and community partners with support from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

02/06/2026

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.

Remember, our team is here to help you keep your betting fun and support you if things get tough.

Watch Marlene’s interview for expert advice:

A record $1.39 billion is expected to be spent on legal betting on Sunday’s Super Bowl and officials are warning New Englanders betting on the Patriots to beware of potential scams.

02/05/2026

The Super Bowl is reaching fever pitch...but so are the risks for young people when it comes to betting. Our CEO, Marlene Warner, explains why Kayshon Boutte’s story should spark important conversations and action. Check out her op-ed in CommonWealth Beacon.

WITH THE PATRIOTS heading back to the Super Bowl this Sunday after an improbable turnaround following two straight losing seasons, excitement across New

02/03/2026

Two coasts, one shared message... As Seattle and New England prepare to face off, remember: if you choose to bet, sticking to your limits keeps the game recreational. Have questions? LiveChat support is available 24/7 at macgh.org.

Thank you Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling!

From Seattle to New England, the Super Bowl brings fans together coast to coast.

With the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots facing off in this year’s Super Bowl, the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health are teaming up to share a unified message during one of the highest sports betting weekends of the year: support is available when betting stops feeling fun.

Super Bowl weekend brings excitement, tradition, and connection through watch parties, shared rivalries, and time with friends and family. It also brings increase sports betting activity, including from many casual bettors. Our organizations are working together to remind fans that help is available for individuals and for friends or family members who may have concerns.

Read the full joint press release:
https://www.einpresswire.com/article/889029635/washington-and-massachusetts-state-councils-deliver-joint-message-on-safer-betting-during-super-bowl-week

No matter who you’re rooting for, support is on your team.

01/23/2026

Before the thrill of the casino—and that first drink—decide how you’ll get home safely. Whether it’s a designated driver or a booked ride-share, the best win is a safe ride home.

Brought to you by the Springfield Safe Ride Home Project of the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and community partners with support from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

01/22/2026

GameSense Advisor Marge brought player health to life yesterday, giving a visiting Japanese delegation an inside look at how the GameSense Information Center supports safer play in Springfield.

01/16/2026

In 22News' coverage of Springfield’s push to curb impaired driving near MGM Springfield, MACGH CEO Marlene Warner was featured as a key voice behind the Safe Ride Home campaign. Warner noted that MACGH is pleased to help operate and promote this initiative, underscoring our long‑standing commitment to player health and community safety.

The City of Springfield launches a campaign to reduce impaired driving risks tied to alcohol consumption and gambling at MGM Springfield.

01/09/2026

Heading out for a fun night? Make sure your ride home is part of the plan. A smart start leads to a safe finish.

Brought to you by the Springfield Safe Ride Home Project of the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and community partners with support from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

01/09/2026

Kayshon’s openness is powerful. As our CEO Marlene Warner — quoted in this piece — notes, his story shows how easily young people can be pulled into repetitive, risky gambling when access is constant. That’s why Massachusetts’ protections — the MA Voluntary Self‑Exclusion program, GameSense MA, and the MA Problem Gambling Helpline — are so critical. Check out this important reporting in the Boston Herald. Thank you to Lance Reynolds for covering this story!

Set to make his NFL playoff debut on Sunday, Kayshon Boutte has come a long way since he “lost it all” to sports gambling, as public health leaders credit the Patriots wide receiver for changing li…