ER visits for gambling disorders spike after Ontario expands online sports betting

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A new study by the University of Toronto suggests emergency department visits for gambling disorders jumped following the expansion of Ontario's online sports gambling market. #news #gambling #ontario The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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