Physicians say government-approved love affair with gambling sure bet to cause problems

Gil Kezwer

Canadian Medical Association Journal 1996; 154: 84-88

Gil Kezwer is a freelance writer living in Toronto.

Abstract

There has been an abrupt change in Canadians' attitudes toward gambling. Almost all forms of gambling used to be illegal, but cash-strapped governments have recognized this new and healthy source of revenue and have become the biggest bookies in the country. Gil Kezwer sought responses from physicians and gambling experts about the implications of Canada's love affair with all types of gambling.

CMAJ January 1, 1996 (vol 154, no 1)