Gambling in the 21st Century
Aimed at 16–24-year-olds across education and sport who are navigating gambling as part of everyday culture — online, on screens, and through sport.
This session works as:
An introductory awareness session
A foundation piece for wider harm-prevention programmes
A conversation-starter for groups with mixed experience of gambling
A short film by Against The Odds
What is gambling?
Types of gambler
What do we actually mean by gambling addiction?
A lived-experience story
Identifying gambling harm (in yourself or others)
Physical, mental, and financial impacts
Industry facts & statistics
Gambling advertising, influence, and normalisation
ATO Recovery Coaching
Better understand how gambling can move from social play to harm
Challenge societal norms around gambling
Identify signs of gambling harm at the earliest possible stage
Greater understanding of the mechanics behind gambling advertising
Know where to turn for advice, support, or signposting
Delivery: Face-to-face
Requirements: Audio & visual connection.
We present using Canva, which works best when plugged in directly. Screen-sharing can limit animations and transitions that are designed to support engagement and learning.
ATO workshops are interactive and discussion led.
Ages 19–24: max 60 students.
Ages 16–18: max 40 students.