# Problem gambling surges and suicides triple in Ontario after online casino expansion

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- CBC News, 2026-10-21 08:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/problem-gambling-and-suicides-ontario-9.7388296?cmp=rss

> Nearly 130,000 Ontarians now show signs of problem gambling, up from about 43,000 in 2018. The criteria include gambling too frequently, losing money and struggling with addiction.