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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
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Safer Gambling Messaging (phase II) - An Impact Evaluation

This report from the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, evaluates the impact of safer gambling messaging interventions developed by gambling operators as part of a GambleAware-commissioned project.

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This report from the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, evaluates the impact of safer gambling messaging interventions developed by gambling operators as part of a GambleAware-commissioned project.

Safer Gambling Messaging Project evaluation (phase II) - A Process Evaluation

This report from the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, evaluates the process of implementing the Safer Gambling Messaging Project, which involved gambling operators working with a research agency to develop and test safer gambling messaging interventions.

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This report from the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, evaluates the process of implementing the Safer Gambling Messaging Project, which involved gambling operators working with a research agency to develop and test safer gambling messaging interventions.

Applying behavioural insights to design better safer gambling tools Part 1: Anchoring

This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, examines how deposit limit tools for online gambling can be redesigned using behavioural science to help reduce risky gambling behaviours.

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This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, examines how deposit limit tools for online gambling can be redesigned using behavioural science to help reduce risky gambling behaviours.

Process and Impact Evaluation of the Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Schemes - Baseline report (Evaluation Phase 1)

This evaluation report by Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware, examines the effectiveness of Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Schemes in the gambling industry.

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This evaluation report by Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware, examines the effectiveness of Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Schemes in the gambling industry.

Gambling in Young Adults Aged 17–24 Years: A Population‑Based Study

This longitudinal study used data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) to examine gambling behaviour and associated factors in young adults aged 17 to 24 in the UK.

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This longitudinal study used data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) to examine gambling behaviour and associated factors in young adults aged 17 to 24 in the UK.

The effect of gambling marketing and advertising on children, young people and vulnerable adults - Interim Synthesis Report

This interim synthesis report by Ipsos MORI, commissioned by GambleAware, examines the exposure, tone and content of gambling advertising and marketing in the UK.

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This interim synthesis report by Ipsos MORI, commissioned by GambleAware, examines the exposure, tone and content of gambling advertising and marketing in the UK.

Interim Synthesis Report Executive Summary - The effect of gambling marketing and advertising on children, young people and vulnerable adults

This interim report by Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware, synthesises findings from multiple research strands examining gambling marketing and advertising in the UK, focusing on exposure and content.

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This interim report by Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware, synthesises findings from multiple research strands examining gambling marketing and advertising in the UK, focusing on exposure and content.

The Effect of Gambling Marketing and Advertising on Children, Young People and Vulnerable People: Qualitative Research Report

This report by ScotCen Social Research, commissioned by GambleAware, examines the impact of gambling marketing on children, young people and vulnerable groups in the UK through qualitative research with focus groups and interviews.

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This report by ScotCen Social Research, commissioned by GambleAware, examines the impact of gambling marketing on children, young people and vulnerable groups in the UK through qualitative research with focus groups and interviews.

Gambling Marketing from 2014 to 2018: a Literature Review

This literature review by the University of Warwick, commissioned by GambleAware examines research on gambling marketing from 2014 to 2018, focusing on content, frequency, perceptions and behavioural effects.

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This literature review by the University of Warwick, commissioned by GambleAware examines research on gambling marketing from 2014 to 2018, focusing on content, frequency, perceptions and behavioural effects.

Can behavioural insights be used to reduce risky play in online environments?

This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, explores how behavioural science can be applied to reduce risky gambling behaviours in online environments.

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This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, explores how behavioural science can be applied to reduce risky gambling behaviours in online environments.

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