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Our research supports work to prevent and reduce gambling harms. We have a key role to play in supporting others to do research, and to grow research capability across the field. We publish our research so it can be accessed for free by anyone. Use the filters below to explore our publications.

We produce research on:

  • Understanding gambling harms
  • Gambling harm stigma
  • Impact on communities
  • Prevention programmes
  • Support and treatment services
  • Policy and regulation
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The gambling harms inequalities framework

This gambling harms inequalities framework aims to collate and synthesise information, predominantly from GambleAware funded research, on inequalities in gambling harm to understand the underlying causes or specific drivers of gambling harms. Importantly, this framework demonstrates how different factors intersect to show the numerous and broader impacts of gambling harm.

The gambling harms inequalities framework: extended executive summary

This report is an executive summary for the gambling harms inequalities framework, which aims to collate and synthesise information, predominantly from GambleAware funded research, on inequalities in gambling harm to understand the underlying causes or specific drivers of gambling harms. Importantly, this framework demonstrates how different factors intersect to show the numerous and broader impacts of gambling harm.

Annual Statistics from the National Gambling Treatment Service (Great Britain) 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

This report presents annual statistics from the National Gambling Treatment Service (currently known as National Gambling Support Network) in Great Britain for 2024 to 2025, compiled by GambleAware and produced by ViewIt UK. It provides data on clients, treatment outcomes, and trends.

Towards neuro-inclusive care: neurodivergent peoples’ needs in gambling harm support and treatment

This report is the third and final phase of the neurodiversity research programme. It synthesises the findings from the Phase 1 and 2 reports and provides additional insights on how treatment and support provision can best support neurodivergent people experiencing gambling harms. Six key principles are discussed and resources produced by the charity Ara Recovery for All are presented for professionals to improve and tailor their care.

Gambling and mental health harms among young adults in Great Britain

This paper explores the prevalence of gambling problems and gambling-related harm, specifically harm to mental health among 18-24 year olds in Great Britain, across different demographic groups. The potential drivers of these experiences are discussed to understand how to prevent and address gambling harm among 18-24 year olds.

Online gambling marketing: Are current regulations fit for the digital age?

This GambleAware policy paper summarises the evidence in support of better regulation of online gambling marketing and content to protect children and young people. It also maps out potential policies that the government could use to do this.

Improving Outcomes Fund – Interim Report

This report presents a synthesis of findings to date, drawing together key insights into the factors driving gambling harms among women and minority communities, alongside the barriers these groups face when seeking support.

Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey 2024

This annual report by YouGov and GambleAware explores the usage of and reported demand for, advice, support and treatment amongst those who gamble and those affected by another's gambling in Great Britain, based on a survey of around18,000 adults taken in November 2024.

Sherbert Research - The Appeal of Celebrity Ambassadors to Children & Young People Aged 11–17

This research examines how celebrity ambassadors used to promote gambling influence children and young people (aged 11–17).  

Young people and gambling-related influencer content: Understanding exposure to and impact of gambling-related influencer content on young people and identifying potential strategies for change

This synthesis report examines how CYP experience, interpret, and are affected by gambling-related influencer content in digital spaces.

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