Family area

Parents and caregivers, this area is for you! Here we've gathered all our resources to support you and your family to manage risks around gambling, gaming, and related technologies.

Loot boxes explained

In this video, researcher Leon Y. Xiao explains what loot boxes are, and how common they are in the video games children play. He also provides tips for parents and caregivers to manage your family's risk around these products.

You can find out more about age ratings (called PEGI ratings) or content warnings for games in ParentZone's PEGI Game Ratings guide.

Darren's story

Darren was affected by gambling harm throughout his youth and adolescence.

In this video, he shares his experience of gambling when he was a child, how his involvement escalated over time, and how gambling rewired his brain.

Fay's story

Fay is a PhD researcher on gambling harms at the University of Glasgow.

In this video, she shares her experience of gambling, domestic violence, and poor mental health. Through her recovery journey, she describes learning about the addictive design of gambling products.

Latest

Podcast logo showing Fast Forward logo and title Let's Hae a Blether Aboot Gambling Harms in Scotland

Podcast launch: Let’s hae a blether aboot gambling harms in Scotland

October 12, 2023

We are thrilled to share that the first episode of our podcast on gambling harms in Scotland is now live!…

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Details from the Scottish Gambling Education Network meeting on 31 Aug

September 13, 2023

Our third network webinar of 2023 was on 31 August, and focused on ‘Gambling and Crime.’ Tickets for the event…

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New survey for young people in Scotland – Share your views on gambling, gaming, and cryptocurrency

September 4, 2023

Are you aged 11-25 and living in Scotland? If so, we want to hear what you think about gambling, cryptocurrency,…

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Inclusive practice: Introducing our partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland

June 29, 2023

In this post, Allie (CEO) and Christina (Project Development Officer) describe our partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland (LGBTYS)  and our…

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Details from the Scottish Gambling Education Network meeting on 25 May

June 21, 2023

Our second network webinar of 2023 was on 25 May, and focused on ‘Gambling and Mental Health.’ Speakers highlighted research…

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New report: Scottish students’ views on gambling, gaming, and cryptocurrency

May 10, 2023

We are excited to share new research on Scottish students’ views on gambling, gaming, and cryptocurrency. The research was conducted…

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In a nutshell

GAMBLING AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Almost half (48%) of 11-16 year olds have gambled at some point in their lives. This video resource gives an engaging snapshot of some key facts around young people's gambling behaviours in GB and their experience of harm.

GAMBLING AND AFFECTED OTHERS
For each person experiencing harmful gambling, it's estimated 6 people close to them are affected. Check out this In a Nutshell resource which provides a quick explanation of how one person's harmful gambling can affect people close to them.

Our podcast

Dowload the full Gambling Education Toolkit

The 2022 edition of our toolkit is packed with up-to-date research and new activities.
It has everything you need to improve your knowledge and confidence to address gambling harms in your work.