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Gambling Awareness for Professionals18+ only

Provider: Gamcare

published: Free

Gambling awareness course for professionals, volunteers and frontline staff. This course looks at what gambling is, how to identify someone affected by gambling harm as well as the risks, hidden harms and gambling support services available. 18+ only

Gambling Awareness for Young PeopleFor 11-19

Provider: GamCare

published: Free

Gambling awareness course for young people aged 11-19 years old (content aimed at Key Stages 4 and 5 – but available to all ages). This course looks at different types of gambling activities and the law, what problem gambling looks like and how to spot the signs and how to stay safe when gambling.

Understanding and responding to gambling harmsUnderstanding and responding to gambling harms

Provider: Royal Society for Public Health

published: Free

Our free online course, Understanding and responding to gambling harms: A brief guide for professionals, will teach you about gambling disorders and how to support someone affected by gambling harms.

Podcasts

Reducing the odds of gambling harm through PSHEGuidance for teachers

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PSHE Association Subject Specialists Anne Bell and Sally Martin are joined by Dr Elly Hanson — an independent clinical psychologist — to explore current trends regarding gambling harms and young people, and offer insight into how schools and teachers can cover this topic effectively through PSHE.

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Websites

Be Gamble AwareSupport and advice

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When playing online gambling games, it’s easy to lose track of time and money and get lost in the game. Check out our advice and support to stay in control of your gambling.

Big Deal?For young people

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BigDeal is a place for young people to find information and support related to gambling, either for themselves or for someone they care about. Includes a support helpline.

ChildlineOnline and telephone support helpline

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Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

The MixThe UK’s leading support service for young people

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The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

YGAM Parent HubAdvice for parents

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Whilst the majority of gambling activities are for over 18’s it is still important to educate your children around gambling activities including Informing parents around gambling activities and legislation, educating parents on gambling influences and the effects of gambling and safeguarding their children by holding conversations with their child and identifying potential harms.

YGAM Student HubFor students

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Welcome to YGAM University and Student Page. This is a page to help you find out more about gaming and gambling and the support available to you if you’re worried about yourself or someone else.

Documents

“Surviving, not living”: Lived experiences of crime and gamblingThe report of the Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms

Author: Commission on Crime & Gambling Related Harms

Published: 01-01-2023

This report outlines the lived experiences of people in England and Wales who have experienced gambling harms (otherwise referred to as ‘problem gambling’) and have committed gambling-related crime. The research has provided a greater understanding of how gambling harms can be understood, the impact of gambling harms and
the specific experiences of the criminal justice journey.

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How to address gambling through PSHEPSHE Association: One-page briefings

Author: PSHE Association

Published: 01-01-2023

This set of four one-page briefings from the PSHE Association in partnership with GambleAware covers a selection of key content from the teacher handbook under the headings of: Considerations for visitors when working with schools; Considerations when working with gambling education visitors; Why deliver education around gambling?; What is effective gambling education?

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Classroom Resources

Exploring risk in relation to gambling

In partnership with the PSHE Association

Category: Gambling

Audience: KS2

Developed by: PSHE Association/Gamble Aware

Duration (minutes): 60

Keywords: gamble, online, risk, scenarios

GambleAware supports other organisations to develop and produce materials for teachers and youth workers to help young people understand more about the risks of gambling. These are regularly reviewed to ensure we achieve maximum impact and social benefit. Previous materials are available to view on this page.

News

17/12/2024: Illegal casinos are using Roblox to draw children into online gambling

A Sky News investigation has found a network of illegal casinos allowing children to gamble using their accounts on the hugely popular children’s game Roblox. In response to our investigation, the Gambling Commission has taken action against the “criminal” websites.

Sky News

07/11/2024: Proportion of children in Great Britain with gambling problem has doubled, data reveals

Gambling Commission figures show shock rise to 85,000 in number of young people suffering gambling harms.

Guardian

01/09/2024: Dangerous play: how online gaming purchases led an Australian youth into a secret gambling addiction

Matthew’s father had no idea his son was even gambling, let alone deep in debt, until he got a terrifying phone call.

Guardian

21/04/2024: UK children bombarded by gambling ads and images online, charity warns

Young people feel their internet activity is overwhelmed by betting promotions and similar content, says GambleAware.

Guardian