There’s a new push underway to ban all sports gambling ads in Canada after a petition addressed to Prime Minister Mark Carney was signed by more than 40 senators.
The petition, championed by Sen. Percy E. Downe and Sen. Marty Deacon, says there is “very real harm” being done from sports gambling advertising in Canada.
“People of all ages (are) exposed to a constant stream of advertisements promising a ‘premium gaming experience’ and urging them to turn their phone into a pocket-sized casino,” the petition letter says.
“We are asking for a ban on all advertising for sports gambling apps and websites.”
