Posts by Jenn
Our Gambling Education Toolkit 2022 is now available
We are delighted to launch the 2022 edition of our Gambling Education Toolkit! This edition includes updated research, delves a bit deeper into some influences and motivations around gambling behaviour (Section 2.2.2). It also highlights stigma around gambling (p. 32). It also includes new activities such as: What’s In the Box? Supports participants to picture…
Read MoreDetails from the Scottish Gambing Education Network meeting on 29 Sept
The third network webinar of 2022 was on 29 Sept, and focused on ‘New Technologies in Gambling’. This was our most popular event yet – thanks to so many of you for attending and engaging. Speakers highlighted the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency and the risk of harm, as well as new developments in self-exclusion technology.…
Read MoreNew Survey for Scottish Students – Share your views on gambling, gaming and cryptocurency
Are you currently a student at a university or college in Scotland? If so, we want to hear what you think about gambling, cryptocurrency, and the connections between gambling and gaming like loot boxes. We also want to know what you think should be done to support students and prevent harm from gambling and related…
Read MoreCryptocurrency: What is it, and is it linked to gambling?
In this post, we explain what cryptocurrency is, and its connections to gambling. Cryptocurrency is an increasingly visible and mainstream product. It’s endorsed by celebrities, and is heavily promoted by influencers on TikTok, YouTube, and other social media. It’s also popular with young people – nearly a fifth of 16-24 year olds report owning crypto. However, cryptocurrency…
Read MoreYouth Fund Showcase: The Toon, a youth-led drama production
In this post, Tina from the Scottish Gambling Education Hub shares the case study of a youth-led project funded by the Gambling Education Youth Fund. We were delighted to provide funding towards The Toon – a youth-led issue based drama production presented at Youth Beatz festival, organised by Youth Work Dumfries & Galloway. The project was designed by local…
Read MoreDetails from the Scottish Gambling Education Network meeting on 26 May
The second network webinar of 2022 was on 26 May, and focused on the links between gambling, gaming, and disability. This was Fran Howard’s debut as our Project Manager – thanks to so many of you for turning out and making it a success. Rosemary McKenzie & Anne MacLeod (Department for Work and Pensions) Rosemary…
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