# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Darragh McGee: Imitation Games
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Sociologist and BBC New Generation Thinker Darragh McGee shares his new book and discusses the impact of sports gambling worldwide.About this EventTPL presents sociologist and BBC New Generation Thinker Darragh McGee in conversation with at the Toronto Reference Library's Atrium.In his eye-opening new book Imitation Games: How the Gambling Industry Hijacked Sport, University of Bath sociologist Darragh McGee travels the world to tell the incredible story of how online gambling transformed from a provincial cottage industry twenty-five years ago into a billion dollar business. He traces the individuals and companies who brought this brave new world of betting into being, and got very rich doing so. But he also documents the devastation left behind: the inadequate safeguards, the broken lives, the moment when the fun stops.What does this mean for the future of sport and society? As Canada embraces legal online gambling, with Ontario leading the charge, we're seeing the same patterns that devastated problem gamblers elsewhere, now playing out here. The industry profits only when people lose, yet it has successfully rebranded gambling as harmless entertainment, fan engagement, a way to feel closer to the action. Meanwhile, vulnerable populations, young men especially, face unprecedented risk of addiction.Q&A and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.About this event’s guests:Darragh McGeeRead more:Imitation Games : How Gambling Hijacked Sports***This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.***PLAN YOUR VISIT:Location: Atrium, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 1st floorTime: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.Tickets: Free registration required.Ticket policy: We oversell these events to make sure that the greatest number of people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Any remaining space will be opened up to the rush line beginning at 6:45pm. Seating first come, first served. Tickets do not guarantee seats.Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.***Information Collection Notice: The personal information on this form is collected by the Toronto Public Library under the Public Libraries Act, sections 20(a), 20(c), and 20(d). The information will only be used for event and program registration, delivery and evaluation. Registrants may be contacted to fill out a brief survey following the program. Questions about how the library handles your information can be directed to Answerline staff at answerline@tpl.ca, 416-397-5981, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4W 2G8.
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- **Event Categories**: Sports, Art, literary-art
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- **city**: Toronto
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Atrium
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- **full address**: Atrium, Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
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  - **A:** Toronto Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Sports, Art, literary-art
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