Prevention and education evidence review: Gambling-related harm

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Author(s): Hilbrecht, Margo ; Gainsbury, Sally M. ; Tabri, Nassim ; Wohl, Michael J. A. ; Xuereb, Silas ; Derevensky, Jeffrey L. ; Rodda, Simone N. ; McKnight, Sheila ; Voll, Jess ; Gottvald, Brittany

Publisher: Greo

Year Published: 2021

Date Added: September 13, 2021

Resource Type: Research report

This report outlines a review of evidence on prevention and education of gambling-related harms. It was produced in support of the prevention and education goal of Great Britain's National Strategy to Reduce Harm from Gambling. The review considers three levels of measures:

Universal: for the benefit of the whole population
Selective: for the benefit of at-risk groups
Indicated: for the benefit of people at-risk

Six measures are reviewed using a range of academic and grey literature. Some measures offer consistent findings about the effectiveness of interventions and initiatives, while others were less clear. After reviewing the evidence, authors identify knowledge gaps that need further research. They also offer guidance for how the findings could be used to enhance prevention and education goals. Results from interviews with representatives who create gambling harm prevention and education programs are included.

Overall, research evidence is limited for many of the measures. Improvements are needed to support policy decisions more fully. Opportunities exist to develop evidence-based policy for effective gambling harm prevention and education plans.

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Citation: Hilbrecht, M. (Ed.). (2021). Prevention and Education Evidence Review: Gambling-Related Harm. Report prepared in support of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms in Great Britain. Greo: Guelph, Canada. https://doi.org/10.33684/2021.006

DOI: 10.33684/2021.006

Keywords: children ; credit restrictions ; education ; gambling policy ; gambling regulations ; gambling-related harm ; Internet-based interventions ; interventions ; monetary limits ; older adults ; online interventions ; prevention ; responsible gaming programs ; safer gambling ; self-exclusion ; spending limits ; youth

Topics: Children and Youth ; Gambling Assessment ; Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Older Adults ; Prevention ; Priority Populations

Conceptual Framework Factors: Environment - Responsible Gambling ; Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Gambling Environment ; Psychological - Lifespan Development ; Resources - Service Access and Use ; Environment - Public Policy ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Source Type: Greo

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Prevention and education evidence review: Gambling-related harm: Executive summary

Study Funding:

Greo’s funding for the Prevention and Education Review is derived from regulatory settlements in lieu of financial penalties from operators in Great Britain. The Commission reviews and approves proposals for destinations of regulatory settlements. Under the terms of a settlement, there is to be no publicity or benefit for the operator in connection with the regulatory settlement.

The monies represent a restricted payment to Greo to accelerate progress towards delivery of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms. The Prevention and Education Review has been conducted with the support of an Advisory Committee with a mandate to provide guidance and oversight to strengthen the quality and defensibility of the review, and to support mobilisation and uptake of the review findings. The Advisory Committee comprises representatives from the Gambling Commission, Public Health England, Advisory Board for Safer Gambling, and University of Massachusetts.

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