I watched Hockey Night in Canada for the first time in almost 12 years a few weeks ago and I was appalled. I counted at least three different betting apps being advertised, and a lot of the analysis was also tied to betting odds. It left a really sour taste in my mouth, completely irrespective of the actual game.
I, for one, really get frustrated trying to watch my betting program and they keep interrupting it to show people chasing a puck around the ice. I’m glad something is finally being done about all this sport nonsense.
Edit: Think of the children! How are we supposed to teach our children proper betting techniques and knowledge if this madness doesn’t stop?
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I watched Hockey Night in Canada for the first time in almost 12 years a few weeks ago and I was appalled. I counted at least three different betting apps being advertised, and a lot of the analysis was also tied to betting odds. It left a really sour taste in my mouth, completely irrespective of the actual game.
Watching a hockey game is like 1 hr of sports… and 2.75 hrs of sports betting ads.
Fucking ridiculous and predatory for those with gambling addictions.
I noped out when my child kept repeating phrases like the worlds favourite sports book.
I didn’t even think of the children aspect… even worse!
“Ontario only”, says the (very) small print, even though the ad is in an online stream and they know the audience is in BC. 🙄
Yes, and tackle alcohol ads next.
I, for one, really get frustrated trying to watch my betting program and they keep interrupting it to show people chasing a puck around the ice. I’m glad something is finally being done about all this sport nonsense.
Edit: Think of the children! How are we supposed to teach our children proper betting techniques and knowledge if this madness doesn’t stop?