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Dalhousie students share their opinions on online gambling

What’s your opinion on online gambling?

January 29, 2026 /

What’s your opinion on online gambling?

Ayo Ajet 

2nd-year – Law, Justice and Society 

“I don’t have anything against gambling in general.”

Molly Bishop 

2nd-year – Psychology 

“I think it’s a problem.” 

Tyler Powell

1st-year – Biology 

“Not a good thing.” 

Jasmine Yoosefi

1st-year – Engineering 

“It’s definitely addictive. [I know] of people that are way too invested in it.”

Jeremy Palamarek  

1st-year – Engineering

“I don’t really partake in it. I know a few friends who do it.” 

Mofe Adewuil 

1st-year – Medical sciences 

“Just don’t do it.”

Ashley Hannah 

1st-year – Physics

“I don’t think it’s the best idea to spend your money on.” 

Isaac Martin

4th-year – Chemistry 

“It’s being pushed to a lot of youth, and they should put more restrictions on it.” 

Keira Norris 

2nd-year – Biology 

“Sometimes I partake. Usually never successfully.” 

Noah Landry

2nd-year – Nursing 

“I just lose when I do it.” 

Jahday Bell

3rd-year – Kinesiology 

“I do it to see how much I know about the sport. See how much I can get out of it.”

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Mia Phillips

Mia will be a Master’s of Journalism student at the University of King’s College this fall after graduating from Dalhousie University last spring with a BA in Sociology and Social Anthropology. This will be her second year as the arts and culture editor for the Dalhousie Gazette. She is excited to return to this role and report on the lively arts culture on Dalhousie’s campus and the broader Halifax area. Mia continues her arts reporting this summer, as a contributor to both the Provincetown Magazine and Provincetown Arts Magazine. Her recent work includes artist profiles and show reviews. You can contact Mia via email at arts@dalgazette.com

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