Has Public Health Already Lost The Battle Against Gambling?

The betting and gambling industry have been around for a while but in some ways, it feels like they are just getting started.

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we explore the impacts of online gambling and sports betting, the role of governments, and explore whether public health has already lost the fight against gambling.

Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

References for the Discussion

◼️ The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling

◼️ Gambling is easier than ever. Report warns it's a global 'threat to public health.'

Podcast Production Notes

◼️ 1st audio clip at the beginning adapted from ‘Why is Gambling a Global Public Health Threat? | Vantage with Palki Sharma’

◼️ 2nd audio clip adapted from ‘Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada’ 

◼️ 3rd audio clip adapted from ‘Breaking down the evolution of sports betting’ 

◼️ 4th audio clip adapted from ‘Asian countries struggle to stamp out online gambling problem | DW News’ 

◼️ 5th audio clip adapted from ‘Gambling is a ‘public health issue’ in Australia’ 

Credits

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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