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Gambling during COVID-19 in Ontario

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Author(s): Responsible Gambling Council

Publisher: Responsible Gambling Council

Year Published: 2022

Date Added: May 12, 2022

Resource Type: Research report

This report outlines a study on the impacts of COVID-19 on gambling. It focused on Ontarian gamblers. It examined gambling behaviours, financial stability, and mental health and wellbeing. Three surveys were conducted in 2020. Respondents were adults living in Ontario. A total of 608 gamblers completed all three surveys. This report presents the results of the survey and the impacts of COVID-19 on players, families, and communities. Key findings include:

  • More Ontarians moved to online gambling, including those who mostly gambling in-person before the pandemic
  • The majority of Ontarian gamblers reported experiencing no problem gambling
  • The majority of Ontarian gamblers reported using responsible gambling strategies

Conclusions and recommendations include:

  • Key priority populations were found including young adults, men, and specific ethno-cultural groups
  • Player supports are needed as Ontario expands online gambling
  • Knowledge mobilization and collaboration is needed to track changes in behaviours and risks

This study has also supported the development of prevention programs to reduce gambling harms in Ontario.


Citation: Responsible Gambling Council. (2022). Gambling during COVID-19 in Ontario. Toronto, ON: Responsible Gambling Council. Available from: https://www.responsiblegambling.org/wp-content/uploads/RGC-Gambling-During-COVID-19-in-Ontario-March-2022-compressed-1-compressed.pdf

Keywords: community impacts ; COVID-19 ; family impacts ; finances ; gambling ; gambling behaviours ; harm reduction ; mental health ; outreach initiatives ; prevention ; responsible gaming programs ; well-being

Topics: Family and Friends ; Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Prevention ; Venue and Community

Conceptual Framework Factors:   Exposure - Gambling Setting ; Environment - Social and Economic Impacts ; Exposure - Accessibility ; Psychological Factors ; Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Gambling Exposure ; Psychological - Subjective Well-Being ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Geographic Coverage: Canada, Ontario

Source Type: Not-for-Profit

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