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Onslaught of sports betting ads make gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say
Medical experts warn that widespread sports betting ads risk normalizing gambling among Canadian youth, with 4% showing compulsive urges and calls for Bill S-211 to regulate advertising.
- Minors are experiencing harms from problem gambling, according to authors in an editorial in CMAJ.
- Since 2021, sports betting ads have saturated broadcasts viewed by children, increasing exposure to gambling.
- Problem gambling is linked to a higher risk of suicide and other harmful behaviors in minors, with notable statistics from UK studies.
- The authors urge the government to expedite Bill S-211 to regulate sports betting advertising effectively.
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Onslaught of Sports Betting Ads Make Gambling Seem Enticing to Youth, Doctors Say
Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling. An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential betting platform. Editor Dr. Shannon Charlebois says even though betting sites say they’re only for people 19…
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Canada must protect youth from sports betting advertising, say specialists
Canada must enact strong, effective legislation to protect youth from gambling advertising. Minors are suffering harms from problem gambling despite age restrictions, argue authors in an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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