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Sasha Stark

@sashastark.bsky.social

Gambling Harm Researcher | Sociologist Director of Evaluation and Implementation Research at @greoinsights.bsky.social |she/her| πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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Come hear about all the interesting findings from this piece of work πŸ‘‡

26.02.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a great gift on my last day before the holidays - our report on financial gambling-related harms among affected others in New Zealand is out!

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19.12.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We co-authored a new report with CCSA & MHRC on online gambling among young Canadians. The report calls for a coordinated, evidence-based national response. Read it here: tinyurl.com/ms25e6nm
#PublicHealth #GamblingHarm #YouthWellbeing #OnlineGambling

12.11.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First International Association of Gaming Regulators Conference was a success!

Pleasure to speak, make connections, and hug old friends.

24.10.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today!

If you’re here, please come join us.

22.10.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next week!

I’ll be speaking with my @greoinsights.bsky.social colleagues at the International Association of Gaming Regulators conference about β€˜What works and why - assessing safer gambling outcomes to advance evidence-based decision-making.’

If you’re there too, come say hi πŸ‘‹

15.10.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Last call! Our final survey closes tomorrow, and it's just one question. We're asking you to rank key focus areas for reducing gambling harms in Great Britain. If you work in prevention, education, treatment, policy, research, or have lived experience, take the survey nowπŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/23rer3rr

04.09.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

One last survey, one final question.

If you work in GB in prevention, education, treatment, policy, research, and / or have lived experience of gambling harms, please consider filling out this short survey!

Help shape the Network’s priorities and activities πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

14.08.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Tomorrow is the deadline to submit your EOI for the Community Investment Programme. There are two funding streams available, each with a £500,000 funding envelope.
πŸ“Œ Don't forget to consult our Q&A page for answers to FAQ.
πŸ—“οΈ EOI deadline is 14 August at 23:59 (BST)
πŸ‘‰ Apply now tinyurl.com/wwmterrs

13.08.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Deadline extended for the Network priority setting survey - have your say. πŸ‘‡βœοΈ

07.07.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Applying to the Community Investment Programme? A new Q&A resource answers the most common questions about the application process, eligibility, and more. www.greo.ca/en/resources...
#CommunityInvestment #FundingSupport #GamblingHarms

03.07.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evaluating safer gambling initiatives - IAGR - International Association of Gaming Regulators Guest article provided by IAGR partner,Β Greo Evidence Insights.Β  As gambling increasingly moves into the digital space, the need for credible evaluations of safer gambling initiatives has grown signif...

Our guest article for IAGR examines the evaluation of safer gambling initiatives across jurisdictions: iagr.org/industry-new...

Catch Greo's Chief Strategy Officer, Elizabeth Lusk and Director of Evaluation @sashastark.bsky.social at IAGR2025 in Toronto for insights on evidence-based evaluation.

30.06.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last call to be part of this priority setting process!

If you’re in GB and work in one of the areas listed below, we’d appreciate your input.

26.06.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge congrats to the Glasgow team and the @afsguk.bsky.social for a successful #CAGR2025 conference last week.

On my way to follow up on one of the connections I made at the event, @shwardle.bsky.social!

23.06.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday at #CAGR2025 in Glasgow, Greo's @sashastark.bsky.social shared powerful insights on the financial toll of gambling on Whānau and affected others in Aotearoa. Today, Adetoun Dapo-Famodu and @mmyoungcanada.bsky.social discuss industry funding and bias in gambling research. cagrconference.org

17.06.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Two exciting things to check out if you missed the @networkrgh.bsky.social webinar:

Details on community funding opportunity πŸ‘‡
Link to priority setting survey πŸ‘‡

13.06.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One week to go! Join us on 12 June for a virtual session to launch the Community Investment Programme. This key initiative of the Network to Reduce Gambling Harms will award up to Β£1,000,000 for community-focused initiatives to reduce gambling harms across Great Britain mailchi.mp/networkrgh/r...

05.06.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Excited for #CAGR2025 and to share this piece of work - see you there?

03.06.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You don’t want to miss this one - still time to join!

29.05.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Registration open! ✍️

20.05.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Big news for organisations working to reduce gambling harms across Great Britain! @networkrgh.bsky.social is launching its Community Investment Programme on 12 June, with up to Β£1 million in funding available for community-led initiatives. Save the date, and sign up for updates networkrgh.co.uk

13.05.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CAGR25 Preliminary Programme Day 1: Monday 16th June πŸ“… πŸ“ James McClune Smith Building, Level 6 9:00am – 10:20am Registration and coffee (Level 1) 10:20am Welcome (Level 6) 10:30am – Keynote Charles Livingstone – Title TBC 11:0…

The premlinary programme for the Current Advances in Gambling Research Conference is now available! Check it out, full of brilliant content and people....

cagrconference.org/cagr25-preli...

@greoinsights.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @arobertslincoln.bsky.social @liberoacademica.bsky.social

04.04.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Lived Experience Research Hub (lerh.co.uk) is up and running. It helps researchers connect and collaborate with people with lived experience and provides funding for people with lived experience to attend training, events etc.

Create an account today!

09.04.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Team meeting with colleagues. Photo credit CIRA/.CA

Team meeting with colleagues. Photo credit CIRA/.CA

Greo is happy to launch a new funding opportunity for Indigenous-led community impact projects. This funding call is for gambling harm prevention, education, and support initiatives in First Nations, Inuit, and MΓ©tis communities in Ontario. Learn more bit.ly/4hu3RjT

29.01.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0