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Armed Forces Gambling Support Network

Resources

Reports, guides & films

Information to read, share and watch - for anyone in the armed forces community and the organisations that support it.

Downloads

Reports & guides

AFGSN Year One Report

What the network achieved in its first year (May 2025).

PDF, 2.0 MB

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‘Battling the Odds’ flyer

The training programme on one page - to print or share with your unit or organisation.

PDF, 6.2 MB

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AFGSN programme overview

The Armed Forces Gambling Support Network programme in detail.

PDF, 2.9 MB

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Op Community - dedicated services

A list of all the dedicated services for the Armed Forces community, from Op COURAGE to Op FORTITUDE.

Image, 231.3 KB

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Watch

Films & talks

Veterans, families and specialists talking openly about gambling harm in the armed forces community.

The Unseen EnemyA short film exploring gambling related harms within the armed forces and veterans community. Plays from YouTube
Gambling Related Harms in the Armed Forces CommunityThe impact of gambling related harms in the armed forces community, and how we can support. Plays from YouTube
Support for the Armed ForcesAndy Stoneley (Breakeven) and Nicola Jaques (Beacon Counselling Trust) on their lived experience, and how we can support the armed forces community. Plays from YouTube
Why is gambling harm so prevalent in the armed forces?Betknowmore UK on why gambling is so prevalent in the armed forces community. Plays from YouTube

Listen

Podcasts with lived experience

The Breakeven Podcast: Andy GallieAndy on his time in the Navy, and how the AFGSN provides training and treatment. Plays from YouTube
The Breakeven Podcast: Andy StoneleyAndy on developing a gambling addiction while serving, and five years bet free. Plays from YouTube
The Breakeven Podcast: Nicola JaquesNicola on her husband’s gambling addiction while serving, and the signs to look out for. Plays from YouTube

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Free, confidential support for anyone in the armed forces community affected by gambling - including family and friends.

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Working together across the Armed Forces community