Former MP Criticizes Sports Betting Rollout, Calls for Ad Restrictions
Former NDP MP Brian Masse says Canada's sports betting rollout has led to a surge in gambling ads. Here's what the evidence shows and what Bill S‑211 could mean for players.
Tyler Andrews is the Content Lead for all regional Catena Media sites, including PlayCanada. He has also covered gaming expansion in North Carolina, Texas, Massachusetts, Ohio, Georgia, Maryland, and California. Tyler currently focuses on the pathway to legalization for online gambling in Alberta.
Former NDP MP Brian Masse says Canada's sports betting rollout has led to a surge in gambling ads. Here's what the evidence shows and what Bill S‑211 could mean for players.
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