The Mass. Council advocates for gambling services to help problem gamblers, their families and the greater community, and for responsible public policy guidelines for responsible state supported gambling.
The Council has successfully:
Secured legislation since 1987 that provides funding from state gambling revenue to address problem gambling
Secured legislation requiring posting of notices on all state gambling sites with Council helpline number
Advocated for treatment for problem gambling that resulted in a progression of treatment availability in Massachusetts from 1 site in 1987, to 3 sites in 1995, to 10 sites in 2009
Developed evidence-based practice guidelines for clinicians treating compulsive gambling
In October of 2005, the Council conducted a statewide Public Opinion Survey regarding public opinion and attitudes toward problem gambling in the Commonwealth. Click here to download results.
Worked with the National Council on Problem Gambling to advocate for the Comprehensive Problem Gambling Act of 2009 with federal legislative offices and key Massachusetts stakeholders.
To become involved in current Council advocacy initiatives, please contact Council Executive Director, Marlene Warner at 617-426-4554 / marlene@masscompulsivegambling.org.
