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Vancouver (Richa Walia)— A growing number of young people in British Columbia are engaging in gambling and gaming with real money, according to a new report by the McCreary Centre Society.The findings, drawn from the 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey of more than 38,200 youth aged 12 to 18, reveal that 34 per cent had taken part in at least one money-related gambling or gaming activity in the previous year. These included sports betting, online card games, dice, and purchasing in-game items with real money.The report highlights the impact of expanded gambling opportunities since Canada legalized single-game sports betting for…