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ER visits for gambling disorders doubled after expanded online gambling market

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Summary

A University of Toronto study found that emergency department visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled in Ontario after the expansion of the online gambling market. This increase was predominantly observed among young men, with over 70% of visits involving co-occurring mental health conditions or substance use.

  • ER visits for gambling disorders doubled in Ontario following the 2022 online gambling market expansion.
  • The increase was concentrated among males aged 10-44, with a 154% rise for those 10-29.
  • More than 70% of gambling disorder ER visits involved other mental health issues or heavy substance use.
  • The study used ER data, providing complementary evidence to helpline data, less prone to promotion bias.

Policymakers and public health officials should care as this study provides concrete evidence of the public health impact of expanding online gambling markets, particularly on vulnerable demographics.

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