We are committed to wisely using the funds that come to us from the Public Health Trust Fund, this year totaling $9.6 million. These funds are generated by a percentage of the tax on gross gaming revenues in the Commonwealth. We put these resources back into the community in the form of research, prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services for residents experiencing problem gambling and related issues.
The FY22 budget of $9.6 million represents a program budget increase of $4.6 million due to enhanced tax revenue from casinos in Massachusetts. These resources will allow us to continue and expand services, to invest in priority populations, and to start new initiatives, all informed and driven by data.
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