Problem gambling, trauma, mental health, substance use and violence

Navigating an addictive and toxic landscape examines contemporary influences on problem gambling among young men in the United Kingdom. The review situates gambling within a broader cultural, commercial and digital landscape that has become increasingly immersive and, in some respects, addictive. It examines the interaction between online gambling platforms, gambling-like features within video games, social media marketing, influencer cultures and emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency-based casinos.

This short 'Did You know?' focusses on one of seven themes developed by the review: Problem gambling, trauma, mental health, substance use and violence.

Read more about our work on problem gambling and gambling harms.