Stop iGaming in Massachusetts

iGaming is a 24/7 Casino in Every Pocket!

iGaming is the Most Addictive Form of Gambling
Online gambling’s 24/7 accessibility and fast-paced nature make it far more addictive than traditional gambling, leading to higher rates of problem gambling and financial ruin.
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Targeting of Vulnerable Populations
Internet gambling platforms often reach minors, low-income individuals, and those already struggling with addiction through aggressive digital marketing and easy mobile access.
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Economic Drain on Communities
Money spent online flows to out-of-state or foreign corporations, not local economies, depriving Massachusetts businesses and communities of economic benefit.
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Lack of Oversight & Consumer Protections
Online platforms can exploit users with predatory algorithms, unclear odds, and weak verification systems, increasing fraud and debt.
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Erosion of Public Health & Family Stability
Problem gambling contributes to higher rates of depression, bankruptcy, crime, and family breakdown, all of which strain social services and harm community well-being.
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10x More Addictive Than Other Means of Gambling
Experts say that the instant gratification and lack of delays make iGaming 10x as addictive as other means of gambling, including in-person.
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Former Rep. David Nangle, image courtesy of Chris Lisinski/SHNS.

Executive Director ~      David Nangle

David Nangle, a former Massachusetts State Representative, is a founding leader of Stop iGaming in Massachusetts, a registered 501(c)(4) nonprofit.

David represented the Lowell-area in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1999 to 2020 and soon became an Assistant Majority Leader. His career ended as a result of a long-term addiction to gambling. David has committed himself to working with those impacted by gambling addiction and to using his voice as a leading advocate on gambling addiction and recovery.

In addition to his work with Stop iGaming in Massachusetts, Nangle is active with Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health as an advisory panel member. He also works as a Certified Recovery Coach, focusing on gambling addiction services and regularly engages in public speaking and advocacy efforts, telling his story as a cautionary tale.

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