Onslaught of Sports Betting Ads Make Gambling Seem Enticing to Youth, Doctors Say

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Onslaught of Sports Betting Ads Make Gambling Seem Enticing to Youth, Doctors Say

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) in the second half of an NFL football game on Sept. 5, 2025, in Philadelphia. AP Photo/Matt Slocum

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Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling.

An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential betting platform.

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