The Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a responsible gaming virtual roundtable Tuesday afternoon, bringing in experts in the sports betting industry for preliminary discussion as the commission prepares to craft regulations related to responsible gambling.'
Brianne Doura-Schawohl, a national consultant who formerly worked for the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling and participated on the panel, told afterward she's impressed with the MGC's thoroughness in looking into responsible gambling measures.
“There's a real value to being methodical and doing your homework,” Doura-Schawohl said. “Being a first mover doesn't always have its benefits, and Massachusetts really has maximized the opportunity to get expert opinions on what has been proven successful in reducing harm, and in this case creating the safest and sustainable of markets.”''