The Council invites you to attend an educational public forum 

THE INTERNET & PROBLEM GAMBLING
Thursday, February 7, 2013

8:30 am - 11:45 am

The Langham Hotel, Boston

Under the leadership of State Treasurer Grossman and State Lottery Director Sternburg, the Massachusetts State Online Products Task Force recently released a report on its plans to pursue internet  gambling.  Please join us to discuss how Mass-based internet  gambling will impact the people currently living with, or at high risk for developing gambling disorders, as well as the services and policies associated with this topic.

Overview of Internet Gambling Taskforce Report

Office of the State Treasurer and Mass. State Lottery

Review of Internet Gambling Research

Phil Kopel, Research and Data Director, Mass. Council on Compulsive Gambling

Internet Gambling Risk Factors and Responsible Gaming

Keith Whyte, Executive Director, National Council on Problem Gambling

Questions & Answers with Speakers

This forum is brought to you by the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling and its primary funder, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health/Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. Space for this event was generously subsidized and provided by The Langham Hotel.

Questions?

Please contact Council Administrative Manager, Karen Sicher

Media Inquiries?

Please contact Council Communications Director, Margot Cahoon

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