Mobilizing Data to Inform Policy and Practice in the Commonwealth: 2025 Massachusetts Problem Gambling Conference

OPGS is proud to share that the 2025 Problem Gambling Conference was a great success!

The conference hosted two keynote speakers, 13 workshops spanning the continuum of care, 34 guest speakers, 15 education tables, and more than 400 guests committed to leading with equity.

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2025 Conference Data Highlights

Thank you to everyone who completed our post-conference survey.

Your valuable insights will help shape future OPGS conference topics, speakers, and themes.

Keep reading to discover what 2025 Problem Gambling Conference participants learned regarding the value of data in informing public health policy and practice.

Question 1:

After participating in the conference, I can define the importance of using data to inform policies and practices related to problem gambling.

91% of conference participants who participated in the survey indicated this expectation was either largely met or fully met.

Question 2:

After participating in the conference, I explored 3 ways to mobilize data to inform policy and practice throughout the keynote, presentations, workshops, and information tables.

86% of conference participants who participated in the survey indicated this expectation was either largely met or fully met.

Question 3:

After participating in the conference, I can identify strategies for incorporating data into your role and organization to mitigate harms associated with gambling.

88% of conference participants who participated in the survey indicated this expectation was either largely met or fully met.

Pie chart displaying conference survey results.

Question 4:
How much did you know about the importance of data in the context of problem gambling before attending this conference?

64% of conference participants who participated in the survey indicated that they had moderate knowledge, limited knowledge, or no knowledge about the importance of data in the context of problem gambling prior to attending the event.

Question 5:
After participating in this conference, how much do you know about the importance of data in the context of problem gambling.

98% of conference participants who participated in the survey indicated that they understand the importance of data in the context of problem gambling after to attending the event.