This is not a problem in the making it is already here.īruce Deachnman’s column answers my concerns. The most disappointing new trend is aging former sports stars promoting gambling and the young stars who are following their lead. Adults become addicted to gambling and we are facilitating a generation of children and young people who also become addicted.Ĭasinos do not allow children in the gambling areas, but online gambling is a Wild West show. The gambling apps have been increasing in number and are attached to all sports. I have been waiting for someone to write about what has been happening with sports gambling. Shame on the government legislators and regulators. National Capital Region's Top Employersįortunately some other addictive products such as tobacco are not allowed to advertise.