Women’s Gambling Harms in GB: Phase 1 Study

Summary

This report summarises phase 1 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.

Topics covered

role of gambling in women's lives
drivers of gambling among women
women's experiences of harmful gambling
prevention and reduction of gambling harms for women

Key findings

Women's gambling experiences differ from men's in important ways. Women are more likely to gamble because of:

- psychological factors like escapism
- social influences
- industry practices

Barriers to support include stigma and lack of awareness. Gender-sensitive, integrated services are needed to better support women experiencing gambling harms.

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