Study Highlights Growth of Unregulated Online Gambling in Quebec
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What happened
A study conducted by the Montreal Regional Public Health Department and Concordia University found that online gambling participation among Montreal adults grew to 13.3% in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2018. The research noted that a majority of online gamblers use unregulated platforms, either exclusively or alongside the regulated Loto-Québec.
From casino.org
Why it matters
The growing use of unregulated platforms, many of which originate from abroad, presents regulatory challenges for Quebec authorities. This trend raises concerns regarding capital flight, fraud, and the impact on player safety.
From casino.org
Who's involved
- Nicolas MarceauNicolas Marceau supports the Parti Québécois as it operates as a minority government in Quebec.
- Parti QuébécoisParti Québécois is the independentist political party operating as a minority government in Quebec.
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The entities involved
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Nicolas Marceau
Canadian politician
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Parti Québécois
independentist political party in Quebec, Canada
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Quebec
province of Canada
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