Edmonton Journal
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Aug 7, 2026
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'It's not good for people': Why you're seeing an explosion of online gambling ads in Alberta
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'It's not good for people': Why you're seeing an explosion of online gambling ads in Alberta
'We used to see cigarette ads on television and on billboards, and we don't see those anymore for obvious reasons — it's not good for people'
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By Liam Newbigging
Published Aug 07, 2026
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