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Canadian officials weigh tighter gambling advertising rules ahead of World Cup

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Canadian policymakers are considering stricter gambling advertising rules, particularly in Ontario, amid concerns that the 2026 World Cup could increase betting activity. Survey findings cited in the report indicate that more than a quarter of people who gambled online in the past year said advertising influenced their decision to bet; some organisations are calling for a total advertising ban.

Operators may need to adapt event advertising if policymakers introduce stricter gambling promotion rules.

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches legal betting awareness campaign ahead of World Cup

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission launched its Safer Bets Start Here public awareness campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The campaign promotes legal gambling options and warns residents about unregulated operators, including prediction markets offering sports wagers to people under 21, the Commission said. It is also part of the rollout of the Commission’s PlayWell responsible gaming programme.

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