Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, 2026
Sponsored by Fairclough, Lee, Blais, Stephen, Fraser, John, Hsu, Ted · Second Reading Vote
- Bans operators of electronic gaming sites from advertising or promoting the site or anything offered on it
- Exempts foreign publications, artistic works and news commentary that don't promote gambling for payment
- Sets fines up to $100,000 for individuals and $1,000,000 for corporations who break the advertising ban
- Requires the Registrar to revoke a supplier's registration after a second or subsequent conviction
- Cites rising ConnexOntario helpline calls and youth gambling harms since online gambling privatization in 2022
- Takes effect immediately upon receiving Royal Assent