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The Evolution of Sports Betting in Canada
What has changed, modern issues regarding single-event and in-play betting, e-sports, and what you need to know.
Published March 19, 2025 · Hosted by YGAP
The Evolution of Sports Betting in Canada: What Has Changed and What You Need to Know
In this guest speaker session, YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness (YGAP) hosted Dr. Andrew Kim, PhD, who walked us through the journey of sports betting in Canada.
Sports betting has drastically evolved in the past several years due to technological advances and governmental changes to legal sports betting.
Key Presentation Takeaways:
- Provides an overview of modern issues related to sports betting including new forms of legal sports betting in Canada such as single-event and in-play betting.
- Explores e-sports betting and how these new forms of sports betting may impact Canadians.
- Concludes with potential strategies to help minimize the harms associated with sports betting.
The Evolution of Sports Betting in Canada
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