Gambling Addiction
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B.C. to require ID to enter casinos in bid to tackle problem gamblingSet for this summer, security staff will now scan casino visitors' identification and check it against a database of individuals restricted from entering gambling facilities.HealthMay 16, 2023
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UBC research draws new links between video game ‘loot boxes’ and gamblingLoot boxes are mystery boxes within a game that, when opened, pay out a randomized prize which could, potentially, be a valuable in-game item.CanadaMar 7, 2023
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Sports betting front and centre during NHL playoffsMany fans of the NHL have noticed a rise in the number of gambling ads during the post-season. This has some addiction experts concerned it could cause a rise in problem gambling.SportsMay 23, 2022
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‘It’s very destructive’: Gambling addict, professionals react to Alberta’s new online casino"The government gambling website is launched at a very opportune moment, with thousands of Albertans stranded at home."EconomyOct 2, 2020
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Former Ontario priest gets 2-year sentence for gambling $1M meant for refugeesThe judge recommended the priest serve two years in jail in a minimum-security prison, and be given 15 years to repay the funds.CrimeOct 22, 2019
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Trudeau says his office only recently learned of Raj Grewal’s gambling problemPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday he learned of Liberal MP Raj Grewal's gambling problem just over a week ago, and his office had no information that an RCMP investigation was connected to the issue.CanadaDec 1, 2018
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Responsible Gambling Council visits Peterborough to discuss safe gamblingThe Responsible Gambling Council is in Peterborough until Sunday to discuss the impact of gambling and the importance of spotting the early signs of a potential gambling problem.HealthOct 31, 2018
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How Joe Gagliano’s love for sports gambling led him down a dark roadJoe Gagliano was 29-years-old when he was arrested for his part in orchestrating one of the biggest sports-fixing scandals in U.S. history.FeaturesFeb 5, 2017
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Super Bowl weekend: A vulnerable time for gambling addictsCould you be addicted to gambling?FeaturesFeb 4, 2017
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NS gambling revenues jump 2 years after prevention program cancelledA spike in revenues from ticket lotteries and video lottery terminals boosted the lottery corporation's revenue by more than $40 million in the last year.ConsumerJul 21, 2016
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