The Division has engaged in grant-funded research and evaluation on a variety of topics, ranging from gaps in treatment services to youth gambling behavior. We have prepared and contributed to numerous reports that communicate our findings and propose recommendations. These reports have been used to guide policy change, direct the allocation of funds and resources, and inform prevention and intervention efforts.
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2019
Assessing Advantages and Disadvantages of Connecting Addiction-related Helplines
Office of Problem Gambling Services Capabilities Gap Analysis
Assessing the Massachusetts Gaming Commission PlayMyWay Play Management System
2018
The Current State of Gambling Services in Massachusetts
Evaluation of the Massachusetts Voluntary Self Exclusion Program: June 24, 2015 – November 30, 2017
Comprehensive Evaluation of the Plainridge Park Casino GameSense Program: 2015 – 2018 Compendium
Considering Gambling-related Treatment Need in Massachusetts: From Construct to Care
2017
Preliminary Study of Patrons’ Use of the PlayMyWay Play Management System at Plainridge Park Casino: June 8, 2016 – January 31, 2017
2016
Summary Analysis of the Plainridge Park Casino GameSense Program Activities & Visitor Survey: December 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016
2013
Gambling Impact Study
A Benchmark Study for Monitoring Exposure to New Gambling Opportunities: Final Report
2009
Play Responsibly Independent Measurement & Evaluation (PRIME): Venetian & Palazzo, Las Vegas
A Call to Action: Addressing College Gambling: Recommendations for Science-Based Policies and Programs
2008
St. Francis House Moving Ahead Program (MAP): Phase II Report
St. Francis House Moving Ahead Program (MAP): Phase I Report
2004
Disordered Gambling in Missouri: Regional Differences in the Need for Treatment
2002
The Iowa Department of Public Health Gambling Treatment Services: Four Years of Evidence
2001
The Results of a National Think Tank on State-Funded Gambling Treatment Programs: A Massachusetts Initiative
The Second International Think Tank on Youth Gambling Issues: Summary Report
1997
Estimating the Prevalence of Disordered Gambling Behavior in the United States and Canada: A Meta-Analysis
1995
Final Report: North American Think Tank on Youth Gambling Issues: A Blueprint for Responsible Public Policy in the Management of Compulsive Gambling
