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Women in Focus: a secondary data analysis of the Gambling Treatment and Support study

Author: B. Gunstone & K. Gosschalk Published: July 2020

Summary

This report by YouGov analyses survey data on women's experiences of gambling and gambling harm in Britain.

Topics covered

  • extent of harmful gambling amongst women
  • demographic profiles of female gamblers and affected others
  • usage of gambling treatment and support services by women

Key findings

Female gamblers experiencing harm were more likely to:

- be younger
- be from ethnic minorities
- have children

Key barriers to seeking help included stigma and not perceiving gambling as harmful. There is unmet need for support, with only 16% of women experiencing harm having accessed services. Gender-sensitive approaches are needed to better engage women.

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