Reverse the Odds –
Policy Development Webinar 2:
Shaping Policy
Recommendations on Youth Gambling
International, 19.06.2026. The second webinar of the Reverse the Odds Policy Development Webinar Series focused on transforming the insights gathered during the first session into practical and actionable policy recommendations. Bringing together project partners, researchers, and experts, the webinar provided an opportunity to refine ideas and build consensus on key measures to address youth gambling.
The session began with a welcome back and a recap of the main conclusions from Webinar 1. Participants revisited the most significant findings and discussions, ensuring a shared understanding of the challenges, risks, and policy gaps identified previously.
A review of the main discussion points was followed by collaborative work on draft policy recommendations. Through an interactive exchange of ideas, participants explored strategies aimed at preventing gambling-related harm among young people, strengthening awareness and education initiatives, improving regulatory frameworks, and enhancing support systems for vulnerable groups.
After a short break, the webinar continued with a plenary discussion dedicated to refining and strengthening the proposed recommendations. Experts and stakeholders provided feedback, highlighted areas requiring further attention, and discussed the feasibility and potential impact of different policy measures.
The final part of the session focused on reaching
agreement on the most important recommendations. Participants identified
priority actions that could support policymakers, educators, youth
organizations, and other relevant stakeholders in developing effective
responses to youth gambling. The webinar concluded with closing remarks and a
summary of the agreed next steps for advancing the project’s policy development
work.
Disclaimer
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions
expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily
reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture
Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held
responsible for them.
