Gaming to Gambling Research Services

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking a qualified entity to conduct a comprehensive research study on the conversion of gaming to gambling. The agency is trying to understand and address the specific impacts of this conversion on youth and young adults aged twenty and under, as well as its broader impacts on problem gambling. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to provide specialized research services analyzing how gaming activities transition into gambling behaviors. This study must focus heavily on the designated underage demographic and the associated risks of developing gambling problems. The agency expects the chosen partner to perform all research activities offsite. Only organizations based within the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency has not disclosed a set budget and is requesting detailed financial proposals from interested bidders. The source document does not specify key dates or explicit evaluation criteria for this procurement.