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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
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Problem Gambling Severity Index – Full Technical Report

This report by Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware examines the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). It analyses data from GambleAware's Treatment and Support Survey to assess the internal consistency and relationship to wellbeing measures of the PGSI.

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This report by Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware examines the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). It analyses data from GambleAware's Treatment and Support Survey to assess the internal consistency and relationship to wellbeing measures of the PGSI.

Evaluation of the Gambling Support Service Scotland

This report evaluates the Gambling Support Service Scotland pilot project run by Citizens Advice Scotland. Kantar Public assessed how well the service worked to help people affected by gambling.

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This report evaluates the Gambling Support Service Scotland pilot project run by Citizens Advice Scotland. Kantar Public assessed how well the service worked to help people affected by gambling.

Background to World Cup prevention campaign

GambleAware's background research for their World Cup Bet Regret prevention campaign. The report outlines the rationale and key insights that informed the development of the campaign targeting sports bettors.

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GambleAware's background research for their World Cup Bet Regret prevention campaign. The report outlines the rationale and key insights that informed the development of the campaign targeting sports bettors.

How to create safer online gambling

The research, led by Bournemouth University and commissioned by GambleAware, looked at how what information and resources are available to promote safer gambling.

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The research, led by Bournemouth University and commissioned by GambleAware, looked at how what information and resources are available to promote safer gambling.

Building Knowledge of Women’s Lived Experience of Gambling and Gambling Harms across Great Britain: Phase 2

This report summarises phase 2 of research on women's experiences of gambling and gambling harms in Great Britain. It was commissioned by GambleAware and conducted by IFF Research, University of Bristol and GamCare.

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This report summarises phase 2 of research on women's experiences of gambling and gambling harms in Great Britain. It was commissioned by GambleAware and conducted by IFF Research, University of Bristol and GamCare.

Primary Care Gambling Service Pilot Evaluation: Final Report

This report evaluates the Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) pilot in Southeast London, commissioned by GambleAware and conducted by IFF Research. It examines the service's implementation, patient experiences, and early outcomes.

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This report evaluates the Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) pilot in Southeast London, commissioned by GambleAware and conducted by IFF Research. It examines the service's implementation, patient experiences, and early outcomes.

Building Knowledge of Stigma Related to Gambling and Gambling Harms in Great Britain A scoping review of the literature

This scoping review by NatCen Social Research examines best practices for reducing stigma related to gambling and gambling harms. It synthesises evidence from various sectors to inform future research and interventions.

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This scoping review by NatCen Social Research examines best practices for reducing stigma related to gambling and gambling harms. It synthesises evidence from various sectors to inform future research and interventions.

Analysis of NGTS Treatment Impact Report

Analysis conducted by Ben Hickman and Dr. Biman Chakraborty from Myriad, commissioned by GambleAware, of National Gambling Treatment Service data from 2018 to 2021, examining treatment impacts on problem gambling and wellbeing measures.

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Analysis conducted by Ben Hickman and Dr. Biman Chakraborty from Myriad, commissioned by GambleAware, of National Gambling Treatment Service data from 2018 to 2021, examining treatment impacts on problem gambling and wellbeing measures.

Remote Interventions: Applying behavioural insights to design better safer gambling tools (Part 2: Commitment devices)

This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, examines how adding commitment devices to online gambling deposit limit tools impacts their effectiveness in promoting safer gambling behaviours.

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This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, examines how adding commitment devices to online gambling deposit limit tools impacts their effectiveness in promoting safer gambling behaviours.

Patterns of Play: Extended Executive Summary Report

This report by NatCen and the University of Liverpool examines online gambling patterns in Great Britain. It uses account data and surveys to understand gambling behaviours and identify potential harms.

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This report by NatCen and the University of Liverpool examines online gambling patterns in Great Britain. It uses account data and surveys to understand gambling behaviours and identify potential harms.

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