Beyond the Gambler: The Wider Impact of Gambling on Families & Communities

Beyond the Gambler: The Wider Impact of Gambling on Families & Communities

Date & Time:

Wednesday, 10th September 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:

Coventry Building Society Arena – Dhillon’s Lounge Coventry, UK

Organised by:

Aquarius & Epic Restart Foundation - Hosted by Epic Restart Foundation

Purpose of the Event:

To shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked impact of gambling harms on "affected others" – the friends, family members, and communities surrounding individuals experiencing gambling issues. The event aims to foster deeper understanding, open dialogue, and collective action to support those indirectly affected.

Target Audience:

• Individuals with lived experience as affected others

• Friends and family of people impacted by gambling

• Professionals working in the gambling harm reduction and support services sectors

• Researchers, community leaders, and policymakers

• Anyone interested in learning more about the wider societal impact of gambling

Event Highlights:

• Guest Speakers with powerful stories and insights from personal experience as affected others

• Presentations by researchers and specialist organisations working to reduce gambling harms

• Contributions from respected support services including:

Gordon Moody, Shama Women’s Centre & Peer Aid

• Networking opportunities to build connections and foster collaboration across the support and lived experience communities

A full itinerary will be provided closer to the event date

Event Objectives:

• Raise awareness of gambling-related harms beyond the individual gambler

• Give voice to those often underrepresented in the gambling harm conversation

• Share research, resources, and support strategies

• Build networks among stakeholders working toward harm reduction and recovery support

• Inspire informed dialogue and advocacy for broader systemic change