Breaking the taboo: Women gamble too

Join us for a full day of guest speakers and specialist provider presentations that will inform and guide you to understand the unique experience of women impacted by gambling harms.

Lunch and refreshments provided. Accessible venue and BSL for presentations.

Speakers at the event include:

• Nadine Ashworth, Thrivin Together,
• Professor Sharon Collard, University of Bristol
• Lived experience with Stacey Goodwin aka The Girl Gambler, Cat Cochrane
• Aila website from the Simon Community
• Women’s Pathway - GamCare

Whilst evidence indicates that more men gamble than women, we have begun to see the gender gap narrowing, with recent data suggesting that rates of participation in gambling activities are increasing for women:

• In 2024, 46% of women participated in gambling in the past four weeks, an increase from 44% in 2023.
• For men, 52% participated in gambling in the past four weeks in 2023, decreasing to 51% in 2024.
• In this same period, 68% of the calls to GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline were from men seeking support, while just 32% of calls were from women.

We can begin to see a gender divide in accessing support despite a closing gap in participation in gambling activities.

Attend our event to understand the role you have to play in women's recovery as well as the wider reaching impact gambling has on others.

GamCare is the leading provider of information and support for those impacted by gambling harms. Women’s Pathway is an education and prevention programme at GamCare. The programme aims to raise awareness about gambling harms for women. We also deliver CPD accredited training for professionals and support groups for women affected by someone else’s gambling harm.

If you have any questions about this training, please get in touch with the Women's Pathway Programme on womens.pathway.training@gamcare.org.uk.

Worried about your or someone else’s gambling? Our 24/7 Helpline provides a safe, confidential space to discuss options for support. Call our Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit the website at www.gamcare.org.uk