Exploring if safer gambling interventions delivered by text messages are feasible and acceptable for people with low to moderate risk of gambling harm

Authors: Arden-Close, E., Thomas, S., Bush-Evans, R., Bolat, E., Hodge, S., Phalp, K., Wang, R., McAlaney, J.

Publication Date: 22/01/2026

Publisher: Greo

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to assess whether three safer gambling interventions delivered by text message for people with low to moderate risk of gambling harm are feasible and acceptable. The study also assessed whether a full-scale randomized controlled trial to evaluate these interventions’ effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is feasible

https://www.greo.ca/Modules/EvidenceCentre/files/Arden-Close%20et%20al%20(2025)_Research%20Snapshot_Feasibility%20and%20acceptability%20of%20safer%20gambling%20interventions_final.pdf

Source: Manual