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Heather Wardle
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Professor of Gambling Research and Policy at the University of Glasgow. Co-chair of the Lancet Public Health Commission on Gambling.
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We have a new report that we are just finalising now looking at the impact of changing gambling regulation on the macro economy - watch this space!

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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MPs urge Reeves to raise gambling taxes despite ‘scaremongering’ from firms
Treasury select committee calls for higher duties on most addictive forms, such as high-street slots and online games
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social
Our new video introduces the Policy Research Unit in Addictions, showing how our research helps inform policy and tackle the challenges of addiction and addictive products.

Watch it on Youtube and subscribe for more on our latest research youtu.be/Qwp4VrnFfnk
Introducing the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions: Research That Shapes Policy
YouTube video by Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Addictions
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November 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
shwardle.bsky.social
Super interesting work using health admin records by @simondymond.bsky.social and colleagues, looking at gambling-related suicide - especially good on use of services and opportunities for interventions

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/researc...
Research reveals people with a gambling disorder are more likely to die by suicide | King's College London
People diagnosed with a gambling disorder are significantly more likely to die by suicide, according to new research by Swansea University in collaboration with King’s College London and Gambling Harm...
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
shwardle.bsky.social
Great article on the spread and impact of gambling in the USA in @psychologytoday.com. Thanks for inviting me to contribute.

www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/...

@uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social
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How Online Sports Betting Is Fueling a New Wave of Addiction
Here’s what clinicians—and everyone else—need to know about treating gambling disorder and protecting those most vulnerable.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
shwardle.bsky.social
Was a pleasure to be invited to speak at this important event hosted by the Council of Europe, find out more about their work here: www.coe.int/en/web/pompi...

@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
First Year Review of the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) Project addressing online addictions advocating mental health of children and youth - Pompidou Group - www.coe.int
Latest news about the Council of Europe Pompidou Group activities
www.coe.int
October 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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New research: spending money on physical #CardPacks is also linked to problem gambling. 🎰

We answer an FAQ: enough about video game #LootBoxes; what about Pokémon / Magic: The Gathering cards? 🃏💳

We surveyed ≈2,000 card game players in English-speaking Western countries: doi.org/10.1037/adb0....
August 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
shwardle.bsky.social
Interesting read on gaps in land-based gambling supervision - citing our work on gambling product risk. www.bbc.com/news/article...

@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
High street gambling venues left unchecked by councils, BBC finds
Zoe found her ex-partner Kester had spent £250,000 on his secret gambling addiction.
www.bbc.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
shwardle.bsky.social
Wonderful to see this published! Excellent work from Scott.

@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social
simondymond.bsky.social Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 27d
Latest output, 'Adapting in times of crisis: how social media marketing of gambling changed in response to major shifts in the gambling landscape', led by Scott Houghton and featuring @shwardle.bsky.social and fantastic colleagues. Read it here: eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Exc: High street slot machine shops pay bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
High street slot machine shops pay staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose
Exclusive: MPs and campaigners condemn ‘appalling’ reward scheme for Merkur venue managers
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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fabiolacreed.bsky.social
📙 Bluesky is the only platform where I haven’t circulated my book, as I’d recently joined and was waiting for the physical copy. So here it is (last book post, I promise) 📙

☀️ Sunbed in Britain: Tanning Culture from Fad to Fear is free to download via: dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781...
October 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
shwardle.bsky.social
Brilliant opportunity to hear the amazing Dan O’Neil talk on the history of sports sponsorship by addictive commodities. @kthabitproject.bsky.social
d-oneill.bsky.social Dan O'Neill @d-oneill.bsky.social · Oct 10
I'll be presenting at @silverstonemuseum.bsky.social on Saturday 18 October as part of their annual research forum. Hear me talk about the history of tobacco sponsorship in Formula One and the challenges this posed for public health. Info and tickets here: www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
Silverstone Museum Research Forum: 75 Years of Formula 1
Join Silverstone Museum’s Research Forum celebrating 75 years of Formula 1, featuring expert talks, museum exhibition access, and refreshments.
www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
shwardle.bsky.social
Gambling Survey for Great Britain 2024 report now live! Findings
include associations between in-play betting & gambling harms; socio-economic disparities btw weekly gamblers. Data in UK Data archive soon! www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/statistics-a...

@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social
Investigating the relationship between reasons for gambling and different gambling activities  
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk
October 3, 2025 at 6:11 AM
shwardle.bsky.social
Delighted to share our latest analysis looking at which gambling products are most associated with harms. Analysis from 2 different surveys finds pretty consistent relationships for online casino/slots an EGMs. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Gambling products, gambling problems and gambling involvement: comparative analysis from two cross-sectional surveys, the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and the Health Survey for England series
Different gambling formats are associated with varying rates of gambling harms. Some studies have suggested that this relationship is driven by wider …
www.sciencedirect.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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addictionjournal.bsky.social
Exploring the impact on emotional wellbeing of having a spouse or cohabiting partner with elevated Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores: Secondary analysis of cross-sectional health survey data buff.ly/IPZyUGS @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @shwardle.bsky.social
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September 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
shwardle.bsky.social
It was an honour to support the launch of Blackburn with Darwen's gambling harms needs assessment yesterday: theshuttle.org.uk/council-comm.... So much amazing, innovative work being led by councils and third sector. @uofgsps.bsky.social @sarg-scharr.bsky.social
Council commits to take a more proactive approach to support people at risk of gambling harm
The support offered to people at risk of gambling getting out of control is set to improve following the adoption of a new Gambling Harm Needs Assessment. Blackburn with Darwen Council has worked w…
theshuttle.org.uk
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Reposted by Heather Wardle
nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social
🆕Research from @uofglasgow.bsky.social shows gambling-related harms affect not only individuals but also their partners’ emotional wellbeing.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xybkamk
@shwardle.bsky.social
Exploring the impact on emotional wellbeing of having a spouse or cohabiting partner with elevated Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores: Secondary analysis of cross‐sectional health survey data
Background/Aims To conduct an exploratory analysis of the association between the mental health and emotional wellbeing of an individual and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores of thei...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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uofgsociology.bsky.social
Sharing here a call for papers from @kthabitproject.bsky.social in relation to forthcoming conference exploring the longer history of corporate influence on our health and on health related policies. @shwardle.bsky.social @fabiolacreed.bsky.social
kthabitproject.bsky.social Kicking the Habit @kthabitproject.bsky.social · Jul 25
CfP: Excited to announce our first workshop, exploring histories of Commercial Determinants of Health. Workshop to be held at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on 15 April 2026. Please circulate widely/consider submitting an abstract by 13 October 2025.
July 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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kthabitproject.bsky.social
CfP: Excited to announce our first workshop, exploring histories of Commercial Determinants of Health. Workshop to be held at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on 15 April 2026. Please circulate widely/consider submitting an abstract by 13 October 2025.
July 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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drbeard79.bsky.social
I love chairing panels at academic conferences and I Have Thoughts about it!

I think it’s a really important service role AND you can create the conditions for everyone in the panel to have a good time AND it can be fun!

A 🧵👇 1/9
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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thekingsfund.bsky.social
The 10 Year Health Plan includes a significant number of proposals - from ‘golden handcuffs’ for newly qualified dentists to a shift in the pattern of health care spending. But what does this mean for the NHS's future? Read our analysis to find out.

www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Truly Fit For The Future? The 10 Year Health Plan Explained | The King's Fund
What impact will 'Fit for the Future: The 10 Year Health Plan for England' have for people, patients, staff and the health and care system? We analyse the key areas of the government's plan.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
July 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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ias.org.uk
Why is youth drinking in decline?

Listen to our latest podcast to hear why it's more than any one cause, and needs to be understood from a broader sociological position of generational change.
Ft. @jholmessheff.bsky.social and @amypennay.bsky.social

Listen here: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/why-...
Why are young people drinking less? - Institute of Alcohol Studies
On this month’s podcast we spoke to Professor John Holmes, University of Sheffield, and Amy Pennay, La Trobe University, about their new book: Young People, Alcohol, and Risk: A Culture of Caution. W...
www.ias.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Reposted by Heather Wardle
nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social
Also at #ISSDP25, Martine Skumlien also presented an abstract on a randomised control trial protocol focused on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of online training in opioid overdose management and provision of take-home naloxone #Drugpolicy ‪@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social
Kat Petrilli presented an abstract on a systematic review of the effectiveness of training in opioid overdose management and naloxone administration at #ISSDP25 #Drugpolicy

@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social
Ellen McGrane spoke at #KBS2025 in Glasgow on modelling alcohol dependence. Read more in the below post from @sarg-scharr.bsky.social:
sarg-scharr.bsky.social SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Jun 10
SARG colleagues are in action again this afternoon at #KBS2025 At 2pm Ellen McGrane and Damon Morris will be talking about modelling alcohol dependence, and the Sheffield Tobacco and Alcohol Policy Model. Modelling underpins a lot of the work we do here in SARG - find out more 👇
Modelling - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
The Sheffield Addictions Research Group uses computer modelling and simulation to evaluate policies, predict behaviour and identify trends.
sarg-sheffield.ac.uk
June 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social
It’s been a busy month for our researchers! First up, Sarah Tipping gave a talk at #CAGR2025 on the association between lower levels of gambling harms and emotional wellbeing:

@shwardle.bsky.social @cagrconference.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM