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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 26 MIN

Doc: What is sports betting doing to young men?

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A recent study suggests the rate of young men contacting Ontario's mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has increased by more than 300 percent since the province allowed online gambling. CBC producer John Chipman dug into the world of online gaming, speaking to those who are most impacted by it. A warning: this story contains details about suicide. 

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