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Why aren't sports betting ads regulated like cigarette ads?

Commenters cite youth addiction and accessibility as key harms

2 Sep 10 9:08 AM · 14d ago · 1 comment · 1 source · development 2 of 6

Multiple respondents note that college students and young people are developing gambling addictions, enabled by easy phone-based betting and constant advertising. One commenter recalls how Alberta removed slot machines from lounges due to gambling addiction concerns, questioning why current policy permits widespread betting ads.

“Right!!!! And they wonder why kids in college are addicted to it. You can bet from your phone....”

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