Canadian senators press federal government to ban sports betting advertising

Canadian lawmakers are preparing to consider Bill S-211, which would require a national framework for sports betting advertising, after it cleared the Senate last year. If the bill wins committee approval next week, it is expected to move to a third and final reading in the House of Commons. The bill's sponsor, Bardish Chagger, said restrictions are needed to address gambling-related harm.

Bill S-211, which passed the Senate last year, is now moving toward the final stages of consideration by Canadian lawmakers. A report says the House of Commons is expected to hold a third and final reading next week, provided the bill clears committee approval.