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Quebec Online Gaming Coalition says ad debate stalls market-opening efforts

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The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition said debate over gambling advertising is slowing efforts to open Quebec’s online gaming market to private operators. Coalition spokesperson Ariane Gauthier said provincial decision-makers cite public concern about advertising, while the group is advocating a regulated model with rules tailored to Quebec.

The debate may affect whether Quebec replaces its government-run online gaming monopoly with a regulated competitive market.

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