LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: Lay Summary
Author: University of Brighton Published: December 2023
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.
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Key findings
There is evidence of an additional burden and compounding gambling harms for some groups within the LGBTQ+ community.
Some studies suggest higher rates among certain groups, like sexual minority men and transgender youth. Risk factors include:
- minority stress
- stigma
- using gambling to cope with difficult experiences
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