Calls to Ontario's mental health helpline from young men have increased since the province permitted private online gambling in 2022.
The increase follows the Ontario government's decision in 2022 to allow private online gambling, which has led to more gambling activity among young men, according to mental‑health service data.
Two recovering gamblers have spoken with CBC reporter Dale Manucdoc about the surge in helpline contacts, and the province's mental‑health helpline reports a rise in calls from young male gamblers seeking assistance.