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Canadian Youth at Risk: Urgent Calls to Curb Gambling Ads

9/8/2025

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Story summary

Canadian youth face rising risks from gambling advertising, prompting urgent calls for legislative action.
Gambling promotions are prevalent in sports broadcasts and online platforms, normalizing gambling for minors.
Research links youth exposure to gambling ads with addiction, mental health decline, and increased suicide risk.
A 2019 survey found 4% of students showed compulsive gambling urges, with 2% displaying clinical addiction symptoms.
Experts warn of a dual epidemic of gambling addiction and technology overuse among youth.

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Story summary

Canadian youth face rising risks from gambling advertising, prompting urgent calls for legislative action.
Gambling promotions are prevalent in sports broadcasts and online platforms, normalizing gambling for minors.
Research links youth exposure to gambling ads with addiction, mental health decline, and increased suicide risk.
A 2019 survey found 4% of students showed compulsive gambling urges, with 2% displaying clinical addiction symptoms.
Experts warn of a dual epidemic of gambling addiction and technology overuse among youth.