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Pro sports leagues come together to form coalition on responsible gambling, from playma.com

Pro Sports Leagues Form Responsible Sports Betting Advertising Coalition

Less problematic sportsbook advertising is the goal, according to the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising.

Posted on: April 26, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

8.1 million sports bets in Massachusetts over launch weekend, from playma.com

GeoComply: Massachusetts A Top-Five Busiest State During Online Sports Betting Launch

According to GeoComply, Massachusetts sports bettors were geolocated 8.1 million times in the state over the March 10-12 launch weekend.

Posted on: March 14, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

How Massachusetts sportsbook taxes will impact problem gambling funding

How MA Sportsbook Taxes Will Impact Responsible Gambling Funding

Online sports betting in Massachusetts will make legal gambling more accessible than ever before. While that’s convenient for gambling hobbyists, it’s potentially dangerous for compulsive gamblers. Thankfully, Massachusetts has one of the highest responsible gambling funding levels per capita in the US. In fiscal year 2021, Massachusetts’ per capita responsible gambling funding was second only […]

Posted on: January 18, 2023 | | Chris Gerlacher

Sports betting advertising

Two Sides To Proposed Massachusetts Whistle-To-Whistle Betting Ads Ban

One of the most talked about responsible gaming initiatives in Massachusetts is a ban on sports gambling ads during a live sports broadcast.

Posted on: May 31, 2022 | | Jason Schaumburg

Casino Advertising: Is It Triggering Problem Gambling? MGC Investigates

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Examines Casino Advertising Practices

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) wants to get 2023 problem gambling under control, and they’ve fixed eyes on casino advertising.

Posted on: April 25, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Problem Gambling Cases Rising In MA

Massachusetts Considers Betting Reform Amidst Rising Problem Gaming Cases

Recently, advertising space has been dominated by the gambling market. With problem gambling on the rise, legislators consider restrictions.

Posted on: April 5, 2022 | | Ayla Fry

Overly Effective Gambling Ads May Have A Direct Link With Problem Gambling

Widespread Gambling Ads Spark Concern In Plausible Link To Problem Gambling

The gambling ads are good. The Caesars ads with an actual Caesar, the DraftKings ads- slick and fun. The problem is, they may be too good.

Posted on: March 28, 2022 | | Darren Cooper