News Archive

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