Liberal MPP Lee Fairclough has tabled Bill 107, proposing a ban on online gambling advertising, with penalties of up to $1 million and potential licence revocation
The push follows a surge in gambling-related calls to ConnexOntario, which increased by 254 per cent since Ontario launched its regulated iGaming market in 2022.
Young men appear disproportionately affected, with calls rising by 337.8 per cent among ages 15–24 and 144 per cent among adolescents.
Fairclough argues advertising is fueling a “public health crisis” and plans to campaign for support ahead of a mid-May legislative debate and vote.
Liberal MPP Lee Fairclough is urging the Ontario government to ban advertising and promotion of online gambling across the province, citing mental health and financial concerns.
