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Sports betting advertising has become ubiquitous, especially since it became legal and regulated in Ontario this spring. It's leading to more demand for a problem gambling in-patient treatment program at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, Ont., the only one of its kind in the province. Diana Gabriele is a Canadian-certified gambling counsellor…

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Sports ・ 21 October 2022

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Gambling Addiction ・ 27 July 2022

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Ontario Lottery Gaming and Paysafe Extend Partnership

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The launch of legal sports betting options in Ontario has led to a proliferation of sportsbooks launching their products in the province. Yet, a handful of the names should be considered by any bookmaker who is about to venture into gambling in Canada. Bet365 is one of the world's popular names, and a dedicated CA version is being set up for the…

Gambling Sites ・ 11 May 2022

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Gambling in Canada Makes a Splash In Ontario. Online Gambling and Betting in 2022

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Mobile ・ 09 April 2022

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Legalized online gaming kicks off despite ongoing concerns

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Lottery ・ 15 March 2022

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Opening up of e-gaming sector projected to cut into jobs, revenues at Caesars Windsor

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CCSA Publishes New Gambling Awareness Guidelines

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New guidelines released for Windsor-Essex residents to consider before gambling

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