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2010 MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE ON GAMBLING DISORDERS HELD IN WORCESTER
June 2, 2010 — Presentations available for download

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2010 MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE ON PROBLEM GAMBLING
May 4, 2010 — View the press release or conference invitation to learn more.

2010 CONFERENCE
April 11, 2010 — April 27, 2010, Worcester

COUNCIL RELEASES FACT SHEETS
April 6, 2010 — Learn the Facts about Gambling and Disordered Gambling

PARTNERSHIP RELEASES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING POLICY
February 12, 2010 — Forum held to announce the Massachusetts Partnership for Responsible Gambling's recommendations for responsible public policy

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL'S RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING LISTENING SESSION
November 19, 2009 — Experts from the United States and Canada Discussed Model Responsible Gambling Programs at the Event

GOVERNOR PATRICK’S 9-C CUTS
November 4, 2009 — Governor Patrick cut in half the appropriation for compulsive gambling services, from $1 million to $500,000. YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION IS CRUCIAL. Governor Patrick needs to know that this cut was disproportionately harsh and poorly timed. Problem gambling services are needed in the Commonwealth.

Council Offers Free Financial Education Workshops
October 28, 2009 — During the months of November and December 2009, the Council, a trusted education and training provider, and financial literacy advocate for more than 25 years, will present 12 seminars at locations throughout the state. The workshops will be held before and after traditional work hours and during the lunch hour to increase accessibility

Compulsive Gambling Experts Discuss Expanded Gambing and Problem Gambling
September 22, 2009 — BOSTON – The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling and The Massachusetts Partnership for Responsible Gambling hosted a listening session on Monday, September 21, 2009 to discuss with gambling industry representatives, legislators and their staff the importance of responsible gambling programs, policies and standards associated with any proposed gambling expansion in Massachusetts.

Gambling Industry Leaders Form Massachusetts Partnership for Responsible Gambling
September 15, 2009 — Groundbreaking Alliance of Industry Leaders and Problem Gambling Experts to Host First Forum September 21st

Council Staff Member Receives Award for Excellence in Problem Gambling Prevention
August 4, 2009 — The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling is pleased to announce that Prevention Director, Jim Wuelfing, CPP-R, NRPP, a resident of North Brookfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) “Annual Prevention Award.”

Council Staff Member Receives National Award
May 12, 2009 — Ryan J. Martin, PhD, Thomas N. Cummings Postdoctoral Research Fellow, will receive that National Council on Problem Gambling's "2009 Dissertation Award."

Beating the Odds: Addressing Problem Gambling in the Asian American Community
March 19, 2009 — Discussion to take place on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at UMass, Boston.

Online Training -- High School and College Student Gambling: Identifying and Managing Risk
March 5, 2009 — Youth are known to take risks, and many experiment with gambling. Most can set limits for how much time and money they will spend on gambling and stay within those limits, but others can not. When does an otherwise entertaining activity become potentially harmful?

View the Council's High School and College e-Newsletter
March 4, 2009 — Read about the Council's latest initiatives with these special populations.

Problem Gambling Awareness Week 2009
March 4, 2009 — The premise of the initiative is to highlight personal accounts from individuals who struggled with gambling disorders and found help and hope in recovery. Some of those stories, including a video from the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, can be viewed on YouTube.

The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling Names Honorees
November 22, 2008 — 25 Who Have Made a Difference.
Learn more about this year's honorees and sponsors.

Ryan J. Martin Named as First Thomas N. Cummings Postdoctoral Fellow
October 15, 2008 — The Council is happy to announce that Ryan J. Martin, PhD, has been appointed as the first Thomas N. Cummings Research Fellow.

Problem Gambling Video to Reach Asian Casino Bus Patrons
September 24, 2008 — Beginning October 3, 2008, an informational video about problem gambling will air on all Sunshine Travel buses traveling to Mohegan Sun

25th Anniversary Breakfast Gala & Awards Celebration
September 10, 2008 — The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a Breakfast Gala & Awards Celebration to be held on Monday September 22, 2008 at the Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

March Madness
March 25, 2008 — The NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, known as “March Madness,” is a time of considerable gambling – especially among college students.

Council Announces Problem Gambling Training Dates
February 26, 2008 — View our E-Invite

Mark Your Calendars for the 2008 Conference on Gambling Problems
February 26, 2008 — Gambling Disorders in the Commonwealth: Honoring Past Achievements, Recognizing Present Accomplishments & Looking to the Future

Super Bowl is "Biggest Gambling Day of the Year"
January 28, 2008 — Massachusetts and New York Councils Offer Support to People Experiencing Problems with Sports Gambling

COUNCIL SEEKS TO HIRE THOMAS N. CUMMINGS RESEARCH FELLOW
October 22, 2007 — Position will be a collaboration of Harvard Medical School and the Council. For more information, please download an application.

MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING SETS FORTH CHALLENGE TO THE STATE
September 17, 2007 — Evidence has shown that bringing in a new casio will increase the cases of problem gambling. The Council challenges the Commonwealth to invest as fully in minimizing the harm that will occur as it does in maximizing the benefits.

COUNCIL LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE FOR PARENTS
August 14, 2007 — Website helps parents guide their adult children to make sound financial decisions.

EXPANDED GAMBLING? EXPANDED RESPONSIBILITY.
August 6, 2007 — OP/ED by Kathleen M. Scanlan and Charles Sarkis appeared in "The Boston Globe" on July 7, 2007.

WORKING WITH ASIAN PROBLEM GAMBLING CLIENTS
March 14, 2007 — If you are a clinician, who is working with compulsive gambling clients, you won't want to miss this free training.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
March 14, 2007 — Learn more about upcoming Council trainings, workshop and the annual spring conference by visiting our calendar of events.

MARCH MADNESS A TIME OF CONSIDERABLE GAMBLING
March 14, 2007 — Are college students at risk for developing gambling problems?

COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK 2007
March 5, 2007 — Campaign seeks to inform media representatives about problem gambling - particularily youth gambling problems and the Council's work within Boston's Asian community.

COUNCIL OFFERS FREE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH GAMBLING
January 11, 2007 — The Council is offering families of problem gamblers the opportunity to meet one on one, in person or over the phone, for a confidential two-hour session with a Certified Financial Planner.

VIEW THE COUNCIL’S NEW PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
November 14, 2006 — The Lottery’s advertising agency, Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulous, Inc., has developed ads which focus on the costs and potential loss of both material possessions and family relationships due to problematic gambling.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GOVERNOR-ELECT DEVAL PATRICK
November 2, 2006 — The Council looks forward to working with Governor on public policy as it relates to gambling problems

FINANCIAL PLANNING SESSIONS
October 10, 2006 — Two-Hour Session with Certified Financial Planner Offered Free of Charge for Families Experiencing Problems with Gambling.

THE COMPREHENSIVE AWARENESS OF PROBLEM GAMBLING ACT OF 2006
September 14, 2006 — Massachusetts Congressman Meehan Leads the Effort

YOUR OPINION MATTERS!
September 8, 2006 — Council Seeks Feedback About Website

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CARRY THE MESSAGE
September 8, 2006 — Learn More About Speakers Bureau Participation

PROBLEM GAMBLING SPECIALIST (PGS) CERTIFICATE NOW AVAILABLE!
September 8, 2006 — Learn More about the Requirements.

COUNCIL ANNOUNCES REGIONAL TRAININGS
September 7, 2006 — Reserve Your Place by Registering Online Today

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT STUDENT GAMBLING?
August 9, 2005 — New Student Problem Gambling Brochure Available