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Doctors: Sports betting ads put youth at risk of gambling addiction

CBC News · 1 month ago
CBC News
CBC News
1 month ago

There is growing concern among doctors about the dramatic surge in ads promoting sports betting in Canada. They warn that people who are exposed at a young age could become addicted as they grow older.

Breakdown
  • Doctors say sports betting ads normalize gambling and increase risks for youth. 13s
  • Ontario is the only province allowing private online sports betting operators. 33s
  • Experts link early gambling exposure to long-term addiction risks. 1m 11s
  • Ontario has restricted athletes and celebrities in betting ads; a Senate bill seeks more national rules. 1m 31s
  • Alberta plans to launch its own regulated online betting market. 1m 55s
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