Operator-based Approaches to Harm Minimisation in Gambling

Summary

This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, examines how to improve operator-based approaches to minimising gambling-related harm in Great Britain.

Topics covered

Key findings

The report found limited evidence on the effectiveness of many harm minimisation approaches. It recommends:

- making deposit limit tools mandatory
- improving self-exclusion programmes
- balancing positive gambling advertising with responsible messaging

Overall, harm minimisation strategies need to be more specific and evidence-based.

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Operator-based Approaches to Harm Minimisation in Gambling

Operator-based Approaches to Harm Minimisation in Gambling