Discovering the invisible. Renée’s story.
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
In our new Tell Your Story series, we’ll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Discovering the invisible. Read Renée’s story. One of the first red flags arrived in a giant box. I remember coming home from work, walking up to the entrance of our home, and finding the surprise. Standing on the threshold, I called out to my husband. “Joe, what’s this? We don’t need a new refrigerator!” Except it wasn’t a refrigerator or a piece of furniture or bikes for the kids. It was a full-length fox fur coat for me, worth around $10,000 today. Back then ..read more
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Coming full circle. Diane’s story.
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
In our new Tell Your Story series, we’ll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Coming full circle. Here’s Diane’s story. Gambling took me to hell and back. This statement isn’t an exaggeration. Problem gambling led to my disbarment as an attorney and destroyed my professional reputation. I ended up spending two years in a Connecticut prison. My recovery has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I’ve been fortunate to find some incredible resources and people in my journey. I never expected gambling to become a dominating force in my ..read more
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Bottoming out for good. Scott’s story.
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
In our new Tell Your Story series, we’ll be featuring stories of those who have experienced or have been impacted by problem gambling. Bottoming out for good. Here’s Scott’s story. If you’ve ever been to Atlantic City, you know it’s an exciting place. High-rise hotels, famous nightclubs, and glitzy casinos line the boardwalk. As a young guy, Atlantic City had all the appeal of a fun spot to spend an evening and unwind. At the casinos, these thrills were more enticing than I realized. That evening, I found myself glued to the gaming tables. I couldn’t get up and walk back to my room. I ended up ..read more
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For some casino patrons, Voluntary Self-Exclusions are the real home run.
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
For some casino patrons, Voluntary Self-Exclusions are the real home run. Knowing our limits is part of maintaining a safe, healthy lifestyle. It’s what naturally encourages our bodies and minds to crave breaks. Whether powering off our laptop after a few hours of work or pausing to stretch when we get a muscle cramp exercising, breaks help us reassess and recharge. Even our favorites on the Sox and Celtics take timeouts to breathe and strategize their next play. You may not know that you can take breaks from gambling activities, too. With Massachusetts sports betting legalization emerging as ..read more
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WWLP Springfield: MGM Springfield Play-My-Way program sets gamers budget
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
MGM Springfield Play-My-Way program sets gamers budget SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – MGM Springfield is teaming up with the state’s Gaming Commission to curb the negative impacts of gambling on residents in the city. They’ve announced a new program called Play-My-Way, it’s a budgeting tool designed to help players monitor how much money they’re spending. To use Play-My-Way, guests first have to sign up for an MGM Rewards card. Then through that card, they can set their own budget for that day, week, or month. From that point on they’ll receive notifications as they approach their limit. That do ..read more
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Boston Business Journal: Don’t fumble a chance to discuss gambling addiction
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
Don’t fumble your opportunity to discuss gambling addiction As parents and guardians, we want to protect our children from life’s many risks. This instinct spurs us to have coming-of-age conversations about risky behaviors: drinking, vaping, and drug use. We take a similar approach when addressing kids’ changing bodies and relationships. We try to hone in on these teachable moments to encourage safe, healthy decision-making.  One potentially dangerous behavior that may not cross your mind is gambling, which has skyrocketed in popularity among kids and teens alike. Problem gambling, also ..read more
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Boston 25 News: How soon before sports betting becomes legal in Mass?
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
How soon before sports betting becomes legal in Mass? By Wale Aliyu FOXBORO, Mass. — New England sports betting fans have a couple of different gripes. One, they wanted the AFC Championship game to be played at Gillette. Two, it’s still illegal in Massachusetts. While there’s nothing we can do about the Patriots, making sports betting legal could come soon. It’s been almost four years since individual states were allowed to legalize sports betting and so far about 30 states have so why is Massachusetts on the latter half of the states that are getting on board? “Transportation, education, men ..read more
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The Sun Chronicle: More than 1,000 opt out of gambling at Plainridge, across state
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
More than 1,000 opt out of gambling at Plainridge, across state By Tom Reilly PLAINVILLE — More than 1,000 residents have opted out of playing at any of the state’s casinos, but that’s only a fraction of those who may have a gambling problem, officials say. The state has had its Voluntary Self-Exclusion program since Plainridge Park Casino, the state’s first legal gaming venue, opened on Route 1 in 2015. Since then, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the program has been a “critical component” of its efforts to limit problem gambling. “This milestone is significant but ..read more
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WWLP Springfield: More than 1,000 people have sworn off gambling in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
WWLP Springfield: More than 1,000 people have sworn off gambling in Massachusetts By Don Shipman SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – More than 1,000 people have sworn off gambling at Massachusetts casinos, including MGM Springfield. The state gaming commission says they’ve reached a voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) milestone with 1,020 active individuals. Mark Vander Linden, MGC’s Director of Research and Responsible Gaming, said, “This milestone is significant but represents a small percentage of those struggling to control their gambling. The VSE program is designed to honor and support a person’s de ..read more
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October 2021
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
by The Mass Council on Gaming and Health
2y ago
MACGH- October Newsletter The post October 2021 appeared first on The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health ..read more
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