10-03-2025
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.
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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.
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