ER visits for gambling disorders doubled after expanded online gambling market
The increase was observed predominantly among young men. Canada legalized single-event sports betting in August 2021. In April 2022, Ontario became the first province to allow private companies to operate in a regulated online gambling market alongside the existing government-run platform.
- ▪The increase was observed predominantly among young men.
- ▪Canada legalized single-event sports betting in August 2021.
- ▪In April 2022, Ontario became the first province to allow private companies to operate in a regulated online gambling market alongside the existing government-run platform.
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Main Second Level Navigation Recent News Events MedEmail UofTMed Magazine U of T Medicine Dean's Report Breadcrumbs Home News & Events Recent News Emergency room visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after expanded online gambling market Sep 16, 2026 Emergency room visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after expanded online gambling market Students, Research, Partnerships Ryan Forrest and Daniel Myran By Charlotte Lam Emergency department visits for gambling disorders doubled following the legalization of single-event sports betting and expansion of Ontario's online gambling market, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers. The increase was observed predominantly among young men. Canada legalized single-event sports betting in August 2021.
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