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We are passionate about the importance of hearing the voices of young people and families, and the practitioners who support them, around how gambling is regulated in the UK. Here you can find research we have conducted with partner organisations, as well as relevant research and policy resources, to inform and inspire your practice.

Scottish Gambling Education Conference 2023: Event report

Billie focus groups summary: A pilot impact evaluation with high school pupils

Scottish students’ views on gambling, gaming, and cryptocurrency: Survey results

Scottish Gambling Education Conference 2022: Event report

The Hub project’s Theory of Change

Young people’s views on gambling and gaming: Survey results

Fast Forward’s response to the Gambling Act Review

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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