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Online gambling expansion in Ontario linked to 317% spike in youth gambling help calls.
A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found a 317% rise in gambling-related calls to Ontario’s helpline among young men aged 15 to 24 after the province launched its online gambling platform in 2015 and expanded private online gambling in 2022.
Analyzing over 745,000 contacts from 2012 to 2025, researchers identified a sharp increase in gambling-related inquiries, particularly linked to sports betting ads and fast-paced micro-betting.
Experts warn these trends may reflect growing problem gambling and mental health risks, including suicide, and urge stronger regulations, treatment access, and youth-focused harm reduction.
La expansión de los juegos de azar en línea en Ontario está relacionada con un aumento del 317% en las llamadas de ayuda de juegos de azar juveniles.