The topic of sports betting, which is about to explode across Massachusetts this week with the onset of mobile wagering, barely came up Wednesday during a presentation at the Public Health Council by the Office of Problem Gambling Services.
Massachusetts over the past decade has grown increasingly reliant on revenues from casino wagering and slot machines, which add to state Lottery windfalls and will now be joined by another new source of state cash: the take from pro and college sports betting.
Director of the Office of Problem Gambling Services Victor Ortiz gave a presentation to the Public Health Council at its meeting on Wednesday, highlighting campaigns and services that the office has undertaken to help residents with gambling addictions.
