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Research Focus

The Impact of Liberalization of Sports Betting in Canada

Sports betting

Recent legal changes in Canada have made sports betting more accessible than ever.  However, little is known about the gambling-related harms that may be associated with this activity and its specific subtypes (e.g., in-play betting). Research in the ADMH Lab seeks to clarify the gambling-related harms as well as demographic, mental health, and addiction-related variables that are associated with sports betting. Additionally, we are examining sports betting advertisements in Ontario and Alberta, and how exposure to these advertisements may impact gambling behaviour.

Research Funding Support

Current Research Projects

This project recruited sports bettors and non-sports bettors across Canada to examine sports betting behaviours and harms over time as well as transitions in and out of sports betting as well as their related predictors.

We are investigating whether exposure to sports betting advertisements impacts future sports betting as well as identifying who may be most impacted by sports betting advertisements.

We are investigating whether exposure to sports betting advertisements impacts future sports betting as well as identifying who may be most impacted by sports betting advertisements.

Select Publications

Dispositional and Contextual Correlates of In-Play Sports Betting and Related Harms: A 2-Week Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
Sports Gambling and Drinking Behaviors Over Time: Patterns, Trajectories, and Associated Risk Factors Among Adults in Contemporary Populations
Demographic, gambling, and psychological characteristics of sports bettors in a stratified sample of adults who gamble regularly: Key findings

ADMH Lab Comorbidity Researchers

University of New Mexico (USA)

York University

University of Calgary

University of Bristol (England)

Addictions and Mental Health Lab

We study the causes and impacts of substance and behavioral addictions to improve treatment and support for those affected.

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