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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
  • Policy and regulation
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Gambling Harms and Neurodivergence: Mapping the Evidence Landscape

This report presents findings from a literature review and a secondary analysis of longitudinal data on neurodiversity and gambling harms. It examines the complex relationship between neurodiversity and gambling, focusing on gambling behavior, risk factors, treatment, and support. Additionally, it highlights key knowledge gaps in this area.

This report presents findings from a literature review and a secondary analysis of longitudinal data on neurodiversity and gambling harms. It examines the complex relationship between neurodiversity and gambling, focusing on gambling behavior, risk factors, treatment, and support. Additionally, it highlights key knowledge gaps in this area.

Gambling Harms and Neurodivergence: Understanding the Context and Support for Neurodivergent People in Gambling Phase 2 Report

This report presents findings from primary research which explored the experiences of 45 neurodivergent individuals in Great Britain affected by gambling-related harms. The findings highlight the need for personalised treatment approaches that address these traits, alongside early intervention tools to help prevent harm.

This report presents findings from primary research which explored the experiences of 45 neurodivergent individuals in Great Britain affected by gambling-related harms. The findings highlight the need for personalised treatment approaches that address these traits, alongside early intervention tools to help prevent harm.

Relative risk of gambling products within Great Britain – Findings from a rapid literature review and secondary analysis project

This report outlines findings from a literature review and a secondary analysis of four years of data from the treatment and support online survey. It looks specifically at the relative harm of different gambling products and provides recommendations to policymakers in Great Britain.

This report outlines findings from a literature review and a secondary analysis of four years of data from the treatment and support online survey. It looks specifically at the relative harm of different gambling products and provides recommendations to policymakers in Great Britain.

Effective interventions for the treatment of gambling that is associated with harm: Rapid Evidence review

The review explored the effectiveness of psychological and psychosocial interventions in reducing gambling-related harms, bringing together evidence from studies between 2020 and 2024.

The review explored the effectiveness of psychological and psychosocial interventions in reducing gambling-related harms, bringing together evidence from studies between 2020 and 2024.

Annual Statistics from the National Support Network (Great Britain) 2023/2024

Annual statistics for the National Gambling Support Network from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, showing the amount of people who received support and treatment from the network.

Annual statistics for the National Gambling Support Network from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, showing the amount of people who received support and treatment from the network.

Community Resilience Fund: Year One Evaluation and Learning Report

This report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the first year of the Community Resilience Fund (CRF), which was established in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Under CRF, GambleAware has awarded grants to community-based organisations in England, Wales, and Scotland to support and raise awareness about gambling harms.

This report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the first year of the Community Resilience Fund (CRF), which was established in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Under CRF, GambleAware has awarded grants to community-based organisations in England, Wales, and Scotland to support and raise awareness about gambling harms.

Drivers of Gambling Marketing Restrictions – An International Comparison

This report outlines findings from a literature review and stakeholder interviews with leading gambling researchers. The study explores the social and political levers that led to increased regulation of gambling marketing in countries with comparable policy and cultural background, and considers the implications of this for GB.

This report outlines findings from a literature review and stakeholder interviews with leading gambling researchers. The study explores the social and political levers that led to increased regulation of gambling marketing in countries with comparable policy and cultural background, and considers the implications of this for GB.

Let's Open Up About Gambling: Stigma reduction campaign evaluation

This synopsis summarises the execution and evaluation of the second burst of the ‘Let’s Open Up About Gambling’ stigma reduction campaign launched by GambleAware on the 21 November 2023. 

This synopsis summarises the execution and evaluation of the second burst of the ‘Let’s Open Up About Gambling’ stigma reduction campaign launched by GambleAware on the 21 November 2023. 

Measuring gambling related stigma – A secondary analysis

Ipsos conducted secondary analysis of the Gambling Perceived Stigma Scale (GPSS) and Gambling Experienced Stigma Scale (GESS) for GambleAware.

Ipsos conducted secondary analysis of the Gambling Perceived Stigma Scale (GPSS) and Gambling Experienced Stigma Scale (GESS) for GambleAware.

Bet Regret: Summary of key learnings & insights from a four-year marketing strategy

This synthesis report draws together key findings from the various strands of research conducted throughout the ‘Bet Regret’ campaign. This includes qualitative research to test creative routes and assets, and quantitative research to monitor changes in attitudes and behaviours over time. The report focuses solely on the ‘Bet Regret’ campaign activity, building on an earlier report published in 2021. The report integrates the findings from the most recent World Cup campaign activity which ended in December 2022 but also draws together some learnings and considerations for others running campaigns to reduce gambling harm.

This synthesis report draws together key findings from the various strands of research conducted throughout the ‘Bet Regret’ campaign. This includes qualitative research to test creative routes and assets, and quantitative research to monitor changes in attitudes and behaviours over time. The report focuses solely on the ‘Bet Regret’ campaign activity, building on an earlier report published in 2021. The report integrates the findings from the most recent World Cup campaign activity which ended in December 2022 but also draws together some learnings and considerations for others running campaigns to reduce gambling harm.

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