Gambling Harm Action Week 2025

20 Oct

Written By Marketing Hellenic

20 October 2025

Gambling Harm Action Week: 20-26 October 2025

Gambling is a legal and relatively common activity, but it carries risks of harm that aren’t always visible. Gambling products are designed to keep people engaged.

Importantly, gambling harm doesn’t discriminate – it can affect anyone. The prevention and reduction of gambling harm is a shared responsibility.

Gambling harm can range from short-term regret to causing serious, lasting impacts.

It affects people’s health and relationships, as well as their finances. These harms can extend beyond the person gambling to families, friends and communities.

Whenever you talk about gambling and related harms, include information about where people can get support. It shows where to turn to and reminds people that positive change is possible.

Even if you don’t get it right every time, a kinder conversation can make a difference.

Find Support

If you or someone you know is being harmed by gambling, help is available 24/7.