Join Dr. Robert Williams on Thursday, March 26, as he gives his PUBlic Professor Series talk, "Legalized Gambling in Canada: Winners and Losers."

Who’s really cashing in on gambling and who’s in the red? Beginning with a brief historical overview of how and when it was legalized in Canada, this talk will explore how gambling has functioned over time in our country. Topics will include who the primary providers are, revenue for different types, payback ratios for each type (they are all bad!), population participation levels and general attitudes towards gambling. While there have been major beneficiaries of legalized gambling (provincial governments being the biggest winners), there are also those who have been negatively impacted, as well as ethical dilemmas that have arisen because of the practice. Dr. Robert Williams will explore all of this and more, concluding with a look to the future, as he explores how the integration of AI might impact legalized gambling in Canada.