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The expansion of online casinos in Ontario has led to a significant increase in problem gambling.

HealthcareLegal IssuesOct 21, 2026score 1.032 posts · 5 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a CBC report linking the expansion of online casinos in Ontario to increased problem gambling and a tripling of suicides. It highlights concerns about the social and economic impacts of online gambling in Canada.

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The expansion of online casinos in Ontario has led to a significant increase in problem gambling.
Parent: Public HealthEntity: Problem GamblingImpact: negativeDate: Oct 21, 2026Target: The expansion of online casinos in Ontario
The expansion of online casinos in Ontario has been associated with a tripling of suicides.
Parent: Public HealthEntity: Suicide RatesImpact: negativeDate: Oct 21, 2026Target: The expansion of online casinos in Ontario

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Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/problem-gambling-and-suicides-ontario-9.7388296
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Meanwhile, in the #BadEconomy up north. > Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/problem-gambling-and-suicides-ontario-9.7388296?cmp=rss #Canada #Ontario #gambling #betting #online #Internet
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