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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
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Gambling and Mental Health: Analysis of the Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey

This report by Alma Economics analyses data from the Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey to explore links between gambling harms and mental health in Great Britain.

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This report by Alma Economics analyses data from the Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey to explore links between gambling harms and mental health in Great Britain.

Let’s Open Up About Gambling campaign evaluation

This synopsis summarises the key insights that informed GambleAware's 2023 burst of the, 'Let's open up about gambling' Stigma reduction campaign, which aimed to reduce stigma around gambling harms and encourage help-seeking behaviour.

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This synopsis summarises the key insights that informed GambleAware's 2023 burst of the, 'Let's open up about gambling' Stigma reduction campaign, which aimed to reduce stigma around gambling harms and encourage help-seeking behaviour.

Scottish Gambling Education Hub Evaluation

Evaluation of the Scottish Gambling Education Hub, a prevention programme for youth gambling and gambling harms, conducted by IFF Research for GambleAware. The report assesses effectiveness and outcomes from 2018 to 2021.

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Evaluation of the Scottish Gambling Education Hub, a prevention programme for youth gambling and gambling harms, conducted by IFF Research for GambleAware. The report assesses effectiveness and outcomes from 2018 to 2021.

Lifting the Lid on Loot-Boxes

This report by GambleAware examines loot boxes in video games, their links to gambling, and potential harms they cause. It explores player motivations, spending patterns, and policy implications.

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This report by GambleAware examines loot boxes in video games, their links to gambling, and potential harms they cause. It explores player motivations, spending patterns, and policy implications.

Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey 2022

This annual report by YouGov and GambleAware explores the usage of, reported demand for, advice, support and treatment amongst those who gamble and those affected by another's gamblling in Great Britain, based on a survey of over 18,000 adults taken in November 2022.

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This annual report by YouGov and GambleAware explores the usage of, reported demand for, advice, support and treatment amongst those who gamble and those affected by another's gamblling in Great Britain, based on a survey of over 18,000 adults taken in November 2022.

Frameworks and Measurement of Gambling Related Harm: A Scoping Study

A scoping study by NatCen and University of Plymouth for GambleAware that reviews frameworks and measurement approaches for gambling-related harms, aiming to inform future research and strategies.

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A scoping study by NatCen and University of Plymouth for GambleAware that reviews frameworks and measurement approaches for gambling-related harms, aiming to inform future research and strategies.

Background to stigma reduction campaign

This report by GambleAware outlines the background research and insights that informed the April 2023 campaign to reduce stigma around gambling harms.

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This report by GambleAware outlines the background research and insights that informed the April 2023 campaign to reduce stigma around gambling harms.

Stigma Programme Best Practice Scoping Review

This scoping review by NatCen Social Research for GambleAware examines best practices for reducing stigma related to gambling and other health issues through campaigns and programmes.

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This scoping review by NatCen Social Research for GambleAware examines best practices for reducing stigma related to gambling and other health issues through campaigns and programmes.

Building Knowledge of Stigma Related to Gambling and Gambling Harms in Great Britain A scoping review of the literature

This scoping review by NatCen Social Research examines best practices for reducing stigma related to gambling and gambling harms. It synthesises evidence from various sectors to inform future research and interventions.

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This scoping review by NatCen Social Research examines best practices for reducing stigma related to gambling and gambling harms. It synthesises evidence from various sectors to inform future research and interventions.

Women's prevention campaign evaluation

This report evaluates GambleAware's women's prevention campaign, which ran from September to October 2022. It assesses the campaign's reach, impact, and effectiveness in raising awareness of gambling harms among women.

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This report evaluates GambleAware's women's prevention campaign, which ran from September to October 2022. It assesses the campaign's reach, impact, and effectiveness in raising awareness of gambling harms among women.

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