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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
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Examining machine player behaviour: a qualitative exploration

This report by NatCen Social Research examines how features of gambling machines affect player behaviour, based on observations and interviews with machine players in real-world settings.

This report by NatCen Social Research examines how features of gambling machines affect player behaviour, based on observations and interviews with machine players in real-world settings.

Barriers to treatment access for young problem gamblers

This thesis by Jane Louise Rigbye, with the support of the Responsible Gambling Trust, investigates barriers to treatment access for young problem gamblers in the UK.

This thesis by Jane Louise Rigbye, with the support of the Responsible Gambling Trust, investigates barriers to treatment access for young problem gamblers in the UK.

Wheels and tiles: Maintaining social connections through mah-jong and roulette gambling in Manchester

This thesis by Zhihong Liu examines gambling practices amongst Chinese migrants in Manchester, focusing on mah-jong and casino gambling.

This thesis by Zhihong Liu examines gambling practices amongst Chinese migrants in Manchester, focusing on mah-jong and casino gambling.

An economic and social review of gambling in Great Britain

This report by Professor David Forrest from the University of Salford, commissioned by GambleAware, reviews the economic and social impacts of gambling in Great Britain, focusing on evaluating the benefits and costs.

This report by Professor David Forrest from the University of Salford, commissioned by GambleAware, reviews the economic and social impacts of gambling in Great Britain, focusing on evaluating the benefits and costs.

The psychosocial impact of online problem gambling

This thesis by Abby McCormack, in collaboration with the Responsible Gambling Fund, examines the psychosocial impacts of online problem gambling, focusing on the factors that make it potentially addictive.

This thesis by Abby McCormack, in collaboration with the Responsible Gambling Fund, examines the psychosocial impacts of online problem gambling, focusing on the factors that make it potentially addictive.

Learning under uncertainty: A model-based approach for understanding gambling behaviour

This thesis by Erica Yu examines gambling behaviour through a model-based approach, aiming to understand both the strengths and weaknesses in gamblers' decision making.

This thesis by Erica Yu examines gambling behaviour through a model-based approach, aiming to understand both the strengths and weaknesses in gamblers' decision making.

The neuropsychology of self-control and risk-taking: A focus on impulsive behaviour

This thesis by Neal Hinvest examines the neuropsychology of self-control and risk-taking, focusing on impulsive behaviour in both healthy individuals and those with substance abuse or gambling issues.

This thesis by Neal Hinvest examines the neuropsychology of self-control and risk-taking, focusing on impulsive behaviour in both healthy individuals and those with substance abuse or gambling issues.

An Explorative Investigation of the Effects of Information Technology on Gambling and Gambling-Related Behaviours

This PhD thesis by Adrian Parke from the University of Nottingham Trent examines how developments in information technology (IT) have affected gambling behaviour, with a focus on online poker gambling.

This PhD thesis by Adrian Parke from the University of Nottingham Trent examines how developments in information technology (IT) have affected gambling behaviour, with a focus on online poker gambling.

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