Baranyai: Ontario has a gambling problem
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Ontario's gambling industry generates billions but causes addiction and financial ruin, especially among young males.Summary
The article draws a parallel between a hypothetical money-making app and Ontario's gambling industry, which generates $3 billion in revenue. It highlights that one in ten Canadian adults are likely to use gambling problematically, with young males disproportionately affected. Unhealthy gambling is strongly linked to anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and can be financially ruinous. The author suggests that the industry should fund public awareness and a helpline, and include responsible-use messages in ads, while also commissioning studies to evaluate these measures.
(Source：Lfpress)