Using Research to Rewrite the Playbook: Examining the Social Impacts of Sports Betting and the Changing Gambling Landscape
Join expert speakers and professionals from across New England for a day of interactive workshops and specialized panels.
Choose from featured sessions covering sports betting, problem gambling resources, impact on youth and families, responsible gaming tools, treatment and intervention, and more.
The conference will take place at the AC Marriott in Worcester, Massachusetts on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Sponsored and paid for by the Mass. Gaming Commission. Program details and reservations are facilitated by the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health. Supported by the Northeast Consortium on Problem Gambling.
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Our Model
The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) was founded to help individuals struggling with gambling.
Today, we’ve grown into a private, non-profit public health agency offering a range of services for those impacted by gambling and gaming.
Our work engages industry stakeholders, clinicians, policymakers, and community professionals from across the globe. And 40 years later, we still support individuals and their loved ones.
Our commitment strives to balance public health priorities with a people-first model for gambling and gaming.
Need Gambling Help?
Maybe you’re looking to stop gambling. Or take a break. Or are curious about ways to keep your sports betting safe and fun. We’re here 24/7, 365. Reach out to our team of trained experts with any gambling-related questions. All calls and messages are free and confidential.
Recent News and Updates
Read the latest updates on MACGH’s education, treatment, and advocacy work.
Boston Globe: Boom in youth gambling in Mass. fueled by online sports betting apps
CEO Marlene Warner delves into the concerning trend of young people bypassing age restrictions to place online
60 Minutes: Technology has fueled a sports betting boom and a spike in problem gambling, addiction therapist warns
The sports betting boom, fueled by technology, has given risen to a spike in young problem gamblers.
NBC Boston: Sports betting has proven itself as big business in Massachusetts
One year into the launch of legalized sports betting in the Bay State, record numbers of people
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