One in four Canadians affected by gambling

The new poll also reveals that more than half of Canadians think that online gambling is the most harmful form of gambling.

Canada.- A poll conducted by Angus Reid reveals that one in four Canadians say they have struggled with gambling addictions or know someone close to them who has. The group of people said that they’ve experienced significant economic loss as a result of the addiction.

Lotteries are the most popular form of gambling in Canada, followed by charitable gambling, casinos, video lottery terminals at a bar or pub, sports betting and racetrack betting. Gambling in Canada currently generates approximately US$14 billion, 5 percent of total revenue across all provinces.

With high numbers in play, Canadians said that they’re okay with the government raising revenue through gambling. Even though they see the government being involved in controlling gambling as a positive thing, the poll indicated that there is almost no desire to see this sector grow. One of the most important results of the poll showed that Canadians want the government to do more to prevent gambling addiction from developing in the first place.