Canada’s Problems with Sports Betting Ads May Be Older Than You Think

Government documents show that concerns about online gambling and online gambling advertising have existed in Canada for a long time. Read More

Senator for Waterloo region wants to ban sports betting ads that lead to 'addictive behaviour' in youth

An Independent senator from Waterloo region is hoping to push her legislation against sports betting ads forward after an editorial published this week said the commercials could harm young ... Read More

Canadian Senator Pushing to Ban Sports Betting Ads During Broadcasts

Sen. Marty Deacon is using an article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal to try to inspire support for Bill S-211. Read More

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 ... Read More

Young people inundated with sports betting ads that doctors warn can be harmful

Doctors in Canada are calling for restrictions on betting ads during sports broadcasts. They say that even if the ads aren't directly targetting youths, kids still see them and are being set up for a ... Read More

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. Read More

Canada must protect youth from sports betting advertising

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 ... Read More