Managing Risk
This scenario-based activity encourages participants to think of ways to manage the risk of harm when gambling.
Time:
20-30 min
Resources:
Whiteboard/ Flipchart
Materials to print:
Scenario cards, Bull's Eye print out

Method
- All gambling carries a risk of harm, but some gambling products and behaviours can lead to higher risk of experiencing harm. Using a whiteboard or flip-chart, brainstorm with the group what they think are ways to reduce the risk of harm when gambling.
- Let each participant draw a scenario card.
- Allow each participant to read out their scenario, and to place it on the bull’s eye according to how concerned we might be about their situation.
- Ask the participant to share how the individual could reduce the risk of harm in the situation they are in, and what avenues of support might be appropriate.
- Facilitate a discussion with the rest of the group, asking others to share their thoughts and any other considerations that participants may have.
- Add notes to your harm reduction brainstorm if you have identified any new strategies. Then proceed to the next participant.
Additional notes:
This is an opportunity to highlight addictive characteristics of gambling products and how to identify gambling harm, as well as harm reduction advice.