Canada Sports Betting Advertising Bill Advances After House Committee Approves Amendments

Legislation to establish a national framework for sports betting advertising in Canada moved one step closer to becoming law this week after a House of Commons committee approved an amended version of Bill S-211 on Tuesday (Nov. 3). Bill S-211, the National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act , provides for the development of a national framework to regulate sports betting advertising in Canada, including measures to limit the volume, placement and reach of advertisements and protect minors.