About 144,000 people in Canada suffer from a gambling addiction.
Some gamblers describe online as being more addictive because of how accessible it is, and that you can gamble uninterrupted in a private setting.
Ranked online gambling activities: Wagering (i.e., sports betting), Casino Games (i.e., slot machines), poker, and bingo.
Men are more likely to develop an online gambling problem than women. The ratio is 3:1
Younger adults engage in Online Gambling more than any other age group.
Youth as young as 15 engage in gambling online. More common to see in young adults than older adults.
Annual debt on average is $2,700 for online gambling.
Online Gambling is associated with higher losses because of electronic bank transfers, they felt like they were not spending “real money.”
People who gamble to relieve stress are 7 times more likely to develop an addiction.
During COVID lockdowns, people Gambled because they were bored.
Online Gambling accounted for 8-10 percent of global gambling.
Sports Betting is becoming increasingly popular because you can now In-game bet while the game is live. This takes away the delay between risk and reward.
Free mobile games sometimes have pay-to-win settings, such as buying assets to put you ahead of other players. This can lead to more severe gambling.