Gambling-related Ontario ER visits rise since online betting expansion, study suggests
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A new study by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences reveals that emergency department visits for gambling disorders have doubled in Ontario since the expansion of online gambling and the legalization of single-event sports betting a few years ago. The research analyzed data spanning from January 2012 to September 2025.
According to the findings, the rise in gambling-related emergency department visits specifically highlights an increase among boys and men during this broader study period.
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Global News (CA) (CA)Highlights the specific demographic impact on boys and men over the long-term study period.
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