02 Appendix C JSNA gambling-briefing-2023, 02/03/2026 Cabinet

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This Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) briefing describes the prevalence of general and problem gambling in East Sussex, explores the impact of gambling harms, and presents evidence-based interventions that could be used in response. p1

It estimates that 4% of the East Sussex population aged 16 and over may be "at-risk" gamblers. p2

The briefing states the estimated economic burden of gambling harms, as of 2019/20, is 1.27 billion pounds, half of which is a direct cost to government. p5p24

East Sussex County Council has created a local gambling risk map and facilitated training for school staff on resilience in online gambling and gaming. p60

The briefing's recommended next steps include continuing to investigate local gambling prevalence and services, appraising evidence-based options to tackle gambling harm in East Sussex, and exploring a local intervention in collaboration with Lewes Football Club. p63p64p65p66p67

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• p1Gambling in East Sussex Introduction: This document aims to describe the prevalence of general and problem gambling in East Sussex, explore the impact of gambling harms, and present evidence-based interventions which could be deployed in response.
• p2Summary: • An estimated 4% of the 16+ East Sussex population may be ‘at-risk’ gamblers
• p5• The estimated economic burden of harms from gambling is £1.27 billion
• p24Gambling also affects society on a macro level. The estimated economic burden of harms from gambling is £1.27 billion (as of 2019/20), half of which is a direct cost to government.
• p60What is East Sussex doing? East Sussex County Council (ESCC) has facilitated training for school staff from the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) about resilience in online gambling and gaming. The Public Health team has also created a local risk map (see section 11). ESCC Public Health have previously been asked to comment on Lower Tier Local Authorities’ statements of policy.
• p63JSNA Briefing: Gambling Page 13 of 15 related suicide, to set up an education programme aimed at young people. The programme will be delivered first to the club’s youth team and local community members, and later to local schools, colleges, and universities.56 The club also refuses sponsorship from gambling businesses, and the men’s first team sport Gambling with Lives’ logo on their shirts to communicate the club’s stance on the excess of gambling advertising in football. Conclusions and recommendations The evidence reviewed suggests that there is opportunity to reduce gambling-related harm in East Sussex, with recommended next steps to include:
• p64• Continuing to investigate outstanding questions, such as: o What is the local prevalence of general gambling, at-risk gambling, and problem gambling?
• p65o What else is happening in East Sussex to prevent gambling or reduce harms? o What do we know about usage and effectiveness of any local services?
• p66• Appraising the evidence-based options available to tackle gambling harm in East Sussex
• p67• Exploring development of a local intervention in collaboration with Lewes FC