Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 3, 2023 Chamber of Commerce inducts 2023 Board of Directors and Officers BBB Tip: What to know before placing your first sports bet! Members of the 2023 Malden Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Officers T he Malden Chamber of Commerce recently inducted its 2023 Board of Directors and Officers at a meeting held at Pearl Street Station. The program included a review of 2022 where the Chamber welcomed a record 49 new members, a preview of 2023 highlighting new education and enrichment programs, and the Oath of Office administered by Mayor Gary Christenson. The 2023 Board of Directors Officers are as follows: President, Johnny Long, East Cambridge Savings Bank; First Vice President, Lindsay Smythe, Mystic Valley YMCA; Second Vice President, Kevin Thai, Three Circles Studio; Treasurer, Jay Lamport, The Tax Depot; Secretary, Greta Hagen, Respond, Inc.; Board Attorney, Jordan L. Shapiro, Esq., Shapiro and Hender; and Past President Donna Denoncourt, Boston Light Financial. The 2023 Board of Directors Members are as follows: Michni Daley, Members Plus Credit Union; Dan Mailhiot, New England Security; Joy Curtis, Cambridge Health Alliance; Michael DeMarco, StonehamBank; Ronnie Puzon, Trinity Real Estate; Alexander Dan, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School; Barsha Gautam, Eastern Bank; Tom McCartney, DJ Tommy; Terry Holmgren, Triangle, Inc.; Paul Solano, Pearl Street Station; Barbara Durgin, Attorney at Law; Kevin Duffy, City of Malden; Ari Taylor/Tina LeGarde, Urban Media Arts; and Hilda Torres, My Little Best Friends Early Learning Center. The 2023 Advisory Board members are as follows: Mayor Gary Christenson, City of Malden; Deborah Burke, City of Malden; Carl Rowe, Rowe Contracting; Patty Kelly, Bread of Life; Dennis Cataldo, Cataldo Ambulance; and Fire Chief William Sullivan, Malden Fire Department. The 2023 Honorary Board members are as follows: Lisa O’Loughlin, Retired-Home Instead Senior Care; Linda Kane, Retired-Stoneham Savings Bank; Arthur D. Kahn, Retired-Malden Jewelry; Darlene Joyce, Retired-Century Bank; Ron Cox, Retired-Urban Media Arts; and Judy Sadacca, Retired-MelroseWakefield Healthcare. The Malden Chamber of Commerce is the oldest (1891) and largest organization dedicated to the business community of Malden. For more information about the Chamber, visit www. maldenchamber.org or email info@maldenchamber.org. Cemetery staff locate lost drone Sports Betting S ince the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban in 2018, sports gambling has exploded in popularity. According to the American Gaming Association, a record 46.6 million people planned to bet on the 20222023 NFL season. That’s nearly 18 percent of all American adults! If you’re planning on getting in on the action, first learn how you can maximize your fun and play responsibly. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers the following tips for responsible sports betting: • Understand gambling terminology. A basic wager in which you bet on who will win a game is called a money line bet, but there are many other terms you’ll need to get to know as well. Get familiar with pointspread, prop and futures bets and how each works. In addition, learn what terms like juice, parlay, total and teaser mean before you start placing bets. • Get familiar with sports statistics. It should go without saying, but don’t place a bet without researching. Use reputable sources to get statistical breakdowns on the teams and players on whom you want to bet to ensure the odds are in your favor. • Set limits for yourself. The InLast week Joe Turner, an FAA 107–certified drone pilot, lost his infrared drone while flying it in the woods between Forestdale and Wyoming Cemeteries. He was searching for coyotes over the woods at night. The technology failed and the drone flew away. After four unsuccessful searches over five days, the staff at Forestdale Cemetery located it – a very happy reunion. Pictured with the grateful drone owner are maintenance staff members, from left to right: Gary Stumpf, John Locke, Joe Turner holding the drone, Matthew Sullivan and Jimmy Knox, and, of course, Michelle Connolly of the office. ternational Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) recommends establishing what constitutes an acceptable loss before you start gambling. Knowing when to stop and only gambling with money you can afford to lose is critical. You might also want to set time limits for yourself regarding sports betting. • Avoid high-risk betting. Don’t borrow money to gamble, and avoid gambling if you are emotionally distressed. Remember that gambling under the influence of alcohol is risky since your good judgment could be compromised. • Only place bets with reputable bookmakers. Whether you’re placing a bet in person or online, only use “white-listed” sports books that your local gaming commission approves. • Be wary of paid handicappers. Sports handicappers might offer amazing odds, thanks to “insider information,” but often scams are behind their too-good-to-be-true promises. Some handicappers offer money-back guarantees or free picks if you make a losing wager, but these are also signs of a scam. • Watch out for scams. Handicappers aren’t the only source of scams regarding sports betting. Watch out for pop-up gambling ads, email spam or text messages that take you to websites offering “risk-free” bets, exaggerated incentives or deceptive bonuses. Bogus betting websites often use these tactics to draw in unsuspecting customers. • Get help if you need it. If you suspect you or a loved one suffers from a gambling addiction, get help from the National Council on Problem Gambling. You can call their hotline or find other resources available in your state. For more information Get tips on spotting sports betting scams at https:// www.bbb.org/article/scams /26620-bbb-scam-alert-betting-on-a-big-game-dont-fallfor-a-sports-betting-scam. Get expert advice on how to spot a scam by visiting BBB.org/ SpotaScam. If you spot suspicious activity or dishonest business practices when placing sports bets, report your experience to BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your report can help others avoid falling victim to a scam.
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