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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
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Executive summary: Improving safer gambling messaging on operator advertising

This report by YouGov, The Outsiders, the Behavioural Insights Team and the University of Bristol summarises the findings from a research project that explores and tests the potential improvements to safer gambling messaging that are used on gambling adverts.

Improving safer gambling messaging on operator adverts – Full report

GambleAware commissioned YouGov to explore improvements to safer gambling messaging on gambling operator advertising.

Improving safer gambling messaging on operator adverts – Executive summary

This report summarises the findings from a research project to explore and test potential improvements to safer gambling messaging that are used on gambling adverts.

Qualitative Research on the Lived Experience and Views of Gambling among Children and Young People

This qualitative study by Family Kids & Youth, CultureStudio and Sherbert Research explores gambling experiences and harms amongst children and young people in Great Britain, commissioned by GambleAware.

Gambling Harms and Coping with Marginalisation and Inequality: Marginalisation, Isolation and Criminalisation in Great Britain

This report by the National Centre for Social Research examines gambling harms amongst marginalised communities in Great Britain. It synthesises evidence on rates, drivers, and support needs through six scoping reviews.

GambleAware: Segmentation 2023

YouGov conducted research for GambleAware to segment people who gamble based on their attitudes towards advice, tools and support.

Interventions, Practices and Systems to Support Children and Young People at Risk of Gambling-Related Harm: Scoping Review

This scoping review by Bournemouth University researchers examines interventions to support children and young people at risk of gambling harm. It reviews academic studies and other evidence to identify effective approaches.

Minority Communities & Gambling Harms: Qualitative and Synthesis Report

This qualitative report by Ipsos UK is part of a wider research programme focussing on minority groups' lived experience of gambling harms in Great Britain. It's based on interviews and app diaries conducted in 2022 and 2023 for GambleAware.

LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: A Scoping Review

This scoping review by the University of Brighton reviews evidence on gambling harms amongst LGBTQ+ communities. It synthesises findings on prevalence, risk factors, and support needs through a scoping review of peer-reviewed and grey literature.

LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: Lay Summary

This is a summary of the review of the scoping review that explores gambling harm in LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+) communities.

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