MA Gambling Commission declares March as ‘Problem Gambling Awareness Month'
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and MGM Springfield are recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) with initiatives aimed at promoting responsible gaming and connecting individuals to critical support resources.
As part of this national campaign, the organizations will host a 'Coffee Campaign' event at MGM Springfield on Tuesday, March 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in observance of National Problem Gambling Screening Day.
Dozens of arrests, medical transports after 'Blarney Blowout' at UMass
The event will be held next to The Roasted Bean, inside the main entrance. During the event, guests will be offered complimentary coffee while conversing with trained GameSense advisors about responsible gaming and available screening options.
GameSense, the MGC's statewide responsible gaming program, works to educate patrons and gaming employees on how to play safely, recognize potential risks, and access community-based support services when needed.
Problem Gambling Awareness Month, established more than two decades ago by the National Council on Problem Gambling, is designed to increase public awareness about problem gambling and the resources available to those affected. The initiative encourages individuals to make informed decisions about their gaming habits and seek help if needed.
MGM Springfield will use the Coffee Campaign as an opportunity to provide guests with information about responsible gaming practices and promote screening tools available for those who may be experiencing gambling-related issues.
For more information on responsible gaming and resources available in Massachusetts, visit the MGM Springfield's website.
WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Muffin thief or target of retaliation because of her disability? MGM cocktail server sues after firing
SPRINGFIELD — A former cocktail server at MGM Springfield says she was targeted for abuse, retaliation, accusations of theft of a muffin and ultimately fired, all because she was living and working with multiple sclerosis. The MS diagnosis meant Jean Braga, now of Wethersfield, Connecticut, could only work four days out of a seven-day week and had to cut shifts short, leaving by 7 p.m., according to a suit filed last week in Hampden Superior Court in Springfield. MS breaks down the protective covering of nerves, often causing numbness, weakness, problems with walking and vision, and other symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. In the suit, Braga names Blue Tarp Redevelopment Corp., doing business as MGM Springfield, and Braga's supervisor, Allison Brown, as defendants. Braga started with MGM in 2018 and was terminated Feb. 8, 2024. MGM will not comment on pending litigation, spokesperson Beth Ward said Tuesday. Braga asks the court for triple past and future lost pay, in accordance with state employment law, with damages for past and future emotional distress, as well as punitive damages. She also asks for her employment back. Braga's lawyer, Justin M. Murphy of Boston, didn't return calls for comment. Muffins, fruit and other food were set out in a break room for employees to enjoy, and the lawsuit relates anecdotes of workers filling bags and backpacks. The suit says no one was terminated or even corrected for taking the free food, except for Braga and others who also had work accommodations under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. An unnamed MGM co-worker is quoted in the suit as saying: 'During pre-shift, our managers would say to other servers, 'We have to see what Jeanie (Braga) is going to do before we send servers home.' They would be upset that Jeanie would leave at 7 p.m. most days using PFML as she has a medical condition. Putting Jeanie's medical condition out there and her use of benefits was inappropriate to say the least.' A bar manager is quoted in the suit as saying: 'Brown would constantly complain about Braga using her PFML, stating how it would 'ruin the night' or 'mess up the floor.' There were times before the team update (Brown) would want to make bets on if Braga was going to use her PFML or not on that shift.' PFML, passed in 2021, provides flexibility in how employees schedule their leave to deal with their medical condition or issues faced by family members. Workers can take the leave all at once or a few days at a time per week, according to the state. As years pile on, investors who bought into dream of the Scuderi engine get anxious Veterans cemetery in Agawam draws families honoring Memorial Day tradition CDC: Lead from phone lines is highly concentrated in Springfield manhole muck Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield crash leads to arrest, loaded gun and drugs seized
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from Springfield was arrested on Monday after a loaded firearm and drugs were seized after a car crash on Allen Street. MGM Springfield helps improve elementary school garden The Springfield Police Department states that on Monday at around noon, a car crashed on Allen Street and drove away. During the investigation, detectives learned that one of the individuals involved in the crash had a firearm. Detectives began to surveil the area to try and locate the subject's vehicle. Nearly half an hour later, a man was seen matching the description of the subject with his hand holding something inside his hooded sweatshirt. The man drove off, however, detectives maintained surveillance of the vehicle, and the Springfield Police C3 Metro Unit arrived to help. The man was detained outside his vehicle after he stopped in a parking lot on Belmont Avenue. A loaded firearm was found in his hooded sweatshirt. The suspect, 21-year-old Dequan Wood of Springfield, did not have a license to carry or a driver's license. Over eight ounces of marijuana were also found, packaged to sell, inside a child's backpack in his car. Dequan Wood was arrested and charged with the following: Carrying a Firearm without a License Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug Local News Headlines WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Online casino scam targets Missourians; Missouri Gaming Commission warns
MISSOURI — An online casino scam that has spread across the country is now targeting Missourians, claiming to be operated by legitimate casinos in the state. The Missouri Gaming Commission said advertisements of the online game have spread across social media, claiming specific Missouri casinos are 'going online.' The advertisements use genuine photos from the casino's website to make it look like it represents the corporation. Federal charges filed in well-known Wildwood cat-hoarding case The Missouri Gaming Commission warns that online casinos are illegal in the state and any claims such as these recent scams are 'highly suspicious.' Due to the lack of regulations of online casinos, the MGC said it is currently unable to resolve complaints that have arisen from the fake gaming site, which leaves victims with little to no chance of recovering any lost funds. The MGC advises that anyone who comes across an online casino scam should document the website URL, app, business, and promotional materials. Additionally, it should be reported to the Federal Internet Crime Complaint Center, and they should immediately stop their use of the platform and monitor their bank accounts for suspicious activity. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
