Skip content?

Publication library

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
Showing 10 of 18 results

The GambleAware Support Tool: Summary of evidence and rationale for development

This report explores the gap between the people experiencing harm from gambling and those able to access formal support. The role of digital interventions is considered in the context of their ability to reach individuals who may otherwise be unable or unwilling to access formal treatment, with a particular focus on the new GambleAware Support Tool app.

This report explores the gap between the people experiencing harm from gambling and those able to access formal support. The role of digital interventions is considered in the context of their ability to reach individuals who may otherwise be unable or unwilling to access formal treatment, with a particular focus on the new GambleAware Support Tool app.

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.

Qualitative Research on the Lived Experience and Views of Gambling among Children and Young People

This qualitative study by Family Kids & Youth, CultureStudio and Sherbert Research explores gambling experiences and harms amongst children and young people in Great Britain, commissioned by GambleAware.

This qualitative study by Family Kids & Youth, CultureStudio and Sherbert Research explores gambling experiences and harms amongst children and young people in Great Britain, commissioned by GambleAware.

Gambling Harms and Coping with Marginalisation and Inequality: Marginalisation, Isolation and Criminalisation in Great Britain

This report by the National Centre for Social Research examines gambling harms amongst marginalised communities in Great Britain. It synthesises evidence on rates, drivers, and support needs through six scoping reviews.

This report by the National Centre for Social Research examines gambling harms amongst marginalised communities in Great Britain. It synthesises evidence on rates, drivers, and support needs through six scoping reviews.

Minority Communities & Gambling Harms: Qualitative and Synthesis Report

This qualitative report by Ipsos UK is part of a wider research programme focussing on minority groups' lived experience of gambling harms in Great Britain. It's based on interviews and app diaries conducted in 2022 and 2023 for GambleAware.

This qualitative report by Ipsos UK is part of a wider research programme focussing on minority groups' lived experience of gambling harms in Great Britain. It's based on interviews and app diaries conducted in 2022 and 2023 for GambleAware.

LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: A Scoping Review

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.

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.

LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: Lay Summary

This is a summary of the review of the scoping review that explores gambling harm in LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+) communities.

This is a summary of the review of the scoping review that explores gambling harm in LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+) communities.

Inequalities, vulnerabilities, and risk factors for gambling harms among children and young people: a scoping study

This is a review of evidence which sought to deepen understanding of what is known about which groups of children and young people are most at risk of experiencing gambling-related harms, and the underlying factors or determinants that drive these risks.

This is a review of evidence which sought to deepen understanding of what is known about which groups of children and young people are most at risk of experiencing gambling-related harms, and the underlying factors or determinants that drive these risks.

Building Knowledge of Women’s Lived Experience of Gambling and Gambling Harms across Great Britain: Phase 1

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.

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.

Minority Communities and Gambling Harms, Quantitative Report: Lived Experience, Racism, Discrimination and Stigma

This Ipsos UK report explores gambling behaviours and harms amongst minority communities in Great Britain, based on a survey conducted in 2022 for GambleAware.

This Ipsos UK report explores gambling behaviours and harms amongst minority communities in Great Britain, based on a survey conducted in 2022 for GambleAware.

Is this page useful?

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

The National Gambling Support Network helps people struggling with gambling, and people who are worried about someone else’s gambling.

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

Delivered by GamCare.

Available 24/7 • Great Britain only

Find support in your area Call 0808 8020 133