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Ontario doctor blows whistle on sports stars featured in gambling ads
- An Ontario doctor condemned the presence of sports stars in gambling ads, stating, "It's simply ridiculous we're allowing this."
- The doctor emphasized that such advertising normalizes harmful activities and negatively impacts children, urging a ban during broadcasts accessible to minors.
- The doctor called for no sports betting ads to air before 9 p.m., suggesting that these ads mislead the public.
- He warned that gambling companies profit from individuals struggling with addiction, saying, "the house always wins" due to severe repercussions.
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Ontario doctor blows whistle on sports stars featured in gambling ads
'It's simply ridiculous we're allowing this. We don't allow cigarette commercials, and we don't allow cocaine commercials — which also ruins lives'
·Collingwood, Canada
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