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Canadian senators urge Carney to seek nationwide sports betting ad ban

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About 40 Canadian senators have backed a letter from Percy Downe and Marty Deacon urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to pursue a nationwide ban on sports betting advertising. They call for the CRTC to be directed to impose the ban, arguing that the growth of betting since single-event wagering was legalised in 2021 poses a public health concern.

A proposed nationwide advertising ban could change how sports betting operators promote their services in Canada.

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