Skip content?
Support in Great Britain 24/7

LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: A Scoping Review

Author: University of Brighton Published: December 2023

Summary

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.

Topics covered

  • prevalence of gambling harms in LGBTQ+ communities
  • risk and protective factors for gambling harms
  • barriers to accessing support services
  • recommendations for future research

Key findings

There is evidence of an additional burden and compounding gambling harms for some groups within the LGBTQ+ community.

Some studies suggest higher rates among certain groups, like sexual minority men and transgender youth. Risk factors include:

- minority stress
- stigma
- using gambling to cope with difficult experiences

Is this page useful?

Get free, confidential support in Great Britain whenever you need it.

However you’re feeling right now, we’re here to help.

Call or chat online to an adviser, and speak one-to-one for confidential advice, information and support.

These support services are available only to Great Britain residents.