# Don’t roll the dice on public health

> Massachusetts should prioritize public health over gambling profits.
- Title: Don’t roll the dice on public health · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Massachusetts should prioritize public health over gambling profits. Massachusetts must implement public health safeguards for gambling to protect residents…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/18/opinion/letters-gambling-casinos-public-health
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- Topics: massachusetts, gambling, public health, wynn resorts, craig s billings, sports betting, online lottery, news, local
## Wynn Resorts CEO
Craig S. Billings says Massachusetts can’t expand gambling and expect casinos to thrive.

> Massachusetts can’t keep expanding gambling and expect casinos to thrive
## Public health focus
Massachusetts should put public health guardrails in place to protect residents from gambling addiction.
## Policy shift
People over profits is the proper public policy for a progressive Commonwealth.
## Key takeaway

Massachusetts must implement public health safeguards for gambling to protect residents from addiction, not chase casino profits.