Bill > S240

This bill requires the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health's Office of Problem Gambling Services, the Lottery Commission, and the Attorney General's Office, to create a standardized disclaimer for gambling-related advertisements. The disclaimer must accomplish three key objectives: warn about the risks associated with gambling, sports betting, and lottery games; provide a single phone number for the Massachusetts Gambling Helpline; and offer guidance on accessing state resources for problem gambling and gambling addiction. The bill mandates that the Gaming Commission develop regulations requiring all licensed gambling entities and their contractors to include this standardized disclaimer in their advertising. Additionally, the Lottery Commission is specifically required to incorporate this disclaimer in all of its lottery product advertisements. The goal of this legislation is to create a consistent, easily recognizable warning system that helps inform consumers about the potential risks of gambling and provides accessible support resources for those struggling with gambling addiction.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S240