First-of-its-kind and most comprehensive examination of the impacts of expanded gambling—the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA).
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Here are some of the events happening in Western Massachusetts on Gambling Disorder Screening Day:
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Screening for gambling problems is easy with free, anonymous resources! Check out the 3-question e-BBGS if you want to know more about your gambling. #GamblingScreen #PGAM2024 divisiononaddiction.org/outr…
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Gambling Disorder Screening Day is an international event that supports and encourages providers to screen their clients for Gambling Disorder. Find out how to participate this year on Tuesday, March 12: divisiononaddiction.org/outr…
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.@axios made a nice visual depiction of when states have legalized sports betting, and how much states have received in taxes. The bottom line is delivered by @RachelVolberg at the end.
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Driven by the boom in sports gambling, this comprehensive dive by @dylanlscott covers the history, recent changes, and possible futures of gambling (and features some of our research to boot):
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Good deep dive (full of good graphs) into the explosion of sports betting / gambling across the US and the consequences for states and individuals.
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This summer, Dylan, a 22-year-old trainee lawyer from the Jersey Shore, decided to come clean to his family and friends about a shameful secret: he had borrowed and gambled $50,000 in just over a year.
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We were excited to see this opinion piece mention our research as playing "a successful role in advancing positive public policy outcomes."
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Massachusetts residents spend the largest amount of money (>$800/y) on the lottery in the US (maybe the world). The lottery is concerned sports gambling will reduce its profits. This thoughtful piece explores the many sides of the debate:
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Online gambling advertising increased by 70% nationally in 2022, much of it sports gambling advertisements. @nytimes looks at how the torrent of ads has persuaded many legislators to regulate the quantity and type of sports gambling advertising that is permitted.
In many U.S. states and across the world, regulators are now cracking down on the sports gambling industry — citing harm to the public and, in some cases, to athletes. nyti.ms/3M4Nbl9
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Two @UNC students wrote an interesting policy brief on the sports betting bill that is under consideration in North Carolina. Take a look 👇
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How will online sports gambling affect problem gambling rates in Massachusetts? This article asks experts and stakeholders, including @RachelVolberg to gauge the impact.
🔐 Article may be behind a paywall.
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The MGC has the most comprehensive research program in the U.S. focused on the impacts of casino gambling, with 60+ reports on everything from social and economic impacts, to reducing harm through safer gambling strategies, practices & policies.
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This is our most recent research into sports betting:
📒 - the full report: umass.edu/seigma/sites/defau…
📄 - the executive summary: umass.edu/seigma/sites/defau…
📊 - the slide presentation: umass.edu/seigma/sites/defau…
📸 - the MGC snapshot: umass.edu/seigma/sites/defau…
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Are sports betting ads being appropriately regulated in Massachusetts? This article brings together different and at times opposing perspectives, and features a report we recently published.
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Now that March Madness has begun, what are some of the threats of legal sports betting to college athletes? This article takes a close look at what has happened and what can be done:
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Gambling regulators rely on reports by our team to better understand the risks posed by the launch of mobile sports betting. This is reflected in this recent report:
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Today is Gambling Disorder Screening Day. Learn more about why it's important and how to participate below, in the 🧵:
🚨New publication in @AddictResTheory: In their paper, “Calling for Worldwide Adoption of Gambling Disorder Screening Day”, Drs. @HeatherMaryGray and @DebiLaPlante identify 4 qualities that make Gambling Disorder suitable for mass screening events. tandfonline.com/eprint/XMHXX… #GDSD
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Gambling Disorder Screening Day is TOMORROW! This international event supports and encourages providers to screen for Gambling Disorder. Find out how you can participate: ow.ly/POqc50NgkFN #GDSD #PGAM2023 #GamblingScreen
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Any individual or organization can host a #Gambling Disorder Screening Day event. Want to screen this year on March 14? Check out the free #GDSD Toolkit! #GamblingScreen #PGAM2023 ow.ly/gkYU50N7BjU
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Gambling Disorder Screening Day is two weeks away! Our free Screening Day Toolkit includes resources, educational content, and promotional materials from @harvardmed faculty at the Division on Addiction at @challiance! #GamblingScreen #GDSD #PGAM2023 ow.ly/Icj750N59c3
