The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss
•CBC News
Changes to gambling laws in 2021 have given rise to apps that allow users to bet money on sporting events, along with built-in casinos offering games like blackjack, roulette or poker. One study shows young men are particularly at risk of harm.
On a night out with friends last year, a young Ontario man lost a $25 bet on a hockey game and decided to try to win his money back on blackjack, using the casino app on his phone. When he lost that…