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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 role of self-directed tools and strategies in reducing gambling harm: An explore report

This report explores why and how people who wish to reduce, quit, or manage their gambling engage with self-directed tools and strategies in Great Britain. It discusses these experiences across awareness, motivation, uptake, engagement and impact, identifying barriers and facilitators to inform recommendations for the sector explored further in the Final Synthesis report.

The role of self-directed tools and strategies in reducing gambling harm: Final report

This report investigates the systemic, behavioural and design-based barriers people face in taking up self-directed tools and strategies and develops actionable recommendations for sector stakeholders.

Community Resilience Fund: End of programme evaluation report

The final Community Resilience Fund evaluation report highlights how community organisations have reduced gambling harms through trusted local services, culturally tailored approaches and strengthened partnerships.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN)

This report presents the evaluation findings of The National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). It identifies implications and recommendations for GambleAware, the network providers, future system commissioners (the NHS) and wider system stakeholders.

Gambling harm local area data profiles (2022–2024)

These data profiles are produced by OCSI to bring together data estimated from the Annual Treatment and Support Surveys 2022-2024 using Multilevel Regression and Post-stratification (MRP) modelling and provide a picture of  gambling-related harms, usage and demand of treatment for gambling harms and estimated fiscal costs from gambling harms at the local area level across Great Britain.

Evaluation of the aftercare funding programme

This evaluation shows that the Aftercare Funding Programme filled a critical gap in the gambling harms care pathway by strengthening the long-term recovery sector, building provider capacity and partnerships and generating evidence to inform future commissioning and policy decisions.

Young People’s Reflections on Gambling Marketing: A Survey of 11-24-Year-Olds in Great Britain

This research explores children and young people’s views and attitudes towards gambling marketing in Great Britain, using survey data from 3,260 participants aged 11–24.

Behind the Odds: Gambling and Children and Young People in Great Britain

This visual summary shares key findings from an evidence review on gambling-related harm among children and young people, designed to be clear, engaging, and accessible for young audiences.

Improving Outcomes Fund Learning and Evaluation Report

This report evaluates the Improving Outcomes Fund which supports community-led, culturally responsive projects to reduce gambling harms among women and minority ethnic and religious communities. It also provides recommendations for future commissioners and the wider gambling system.

Let’s Open Up About Gambling – Summary of key learnings & insights from a three year marketing strategy to reduce stigma

This synthesis report compiles key insights and learnings from GambleAware’s stigma reduction marketing campaign, summarising the strategies implemented, and impact achieved over time. It also offers recommendations to guide future behaviour change campaigns aiming to reduce gambling harm.

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