The Rise of Online Sports Gambling (Part 1 of 2)

Online sports gambling is growing faster than almost anyone imagined — and young men are being hit the hardest. Since Canada legalized single-event betting in 2021, gambling has shifted from an occasional activity to a 24/7 digital marketplace embedded in sports culture, social media, and entertainment. Revenues have surged into the billions. Research shows that 1 in 5 young men aged 18–24 gamble online weekly, with rising rates of financial stress, anxiety, and early signs of addiction. Doct...