'Rapid growth' in online gambling among Canadian teens is 'concerning': Expert
Toronto Sun
A new report reveals a significant increase in online gambling among Canadian teens, with 10% reporting sports betting in 2025.Summary
A new report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) highlights a 'rapid growth' in online gambling among Canadian youth. The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey found that the percentage of students reporting online sports betting increased from 1% in 2017 to 10% in 2025. Overall, about one in eight students (12%) reported engaging in any type of online gambling in the past year, a significant rise from 8% in the previous survey. Experts, including Dr. Peter Selby, emphasize the need for stronger measures to reduce youth exposure to gambling products and advertising during a critical period of brain development.
(Source：Toronto Sun)