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Eligibility for inclusion was assessed via the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) framework and a Weight of Evidence approach.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Sources of evidence<\/jats:title>\n PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest, Google Scholar and Cochrane were searched for peer reviewed and grey literature published from June 2000 to June 2023.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Charting methods<\/jats:title>\n Data extraction tables were developed to include the characteristics, methods, sample and key findings for each study.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n 19 papers were included, which showed mixed prevalence of problems with gambling among lesbian, gay and bisexual populations. There is more consistent evidence that trans and gender diverse people experience higher levels of problems with gambling compared with cisgender (not trans) people. Limited research focused on the lived experience or the wider impact of gambling harm among LGBTQ+communities. Risk factors for gambling harm included minority stress, societal stigma, discrimination and isolation. Protective factors against gambling harm included higher levels of support, positive social interaction and mainstream community connectedness. No studies were identified with gambling interventions specific to LGBTQ+people. General health service barriers included professionals\u2019 use of pathologising language or a lack of cultural competency and education around LGBTQ+issues.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Research on LGBTQ+ gambling\u2009harm remains distinctly limited. Further, population-based surveys as well as in-depth qualitative research are needed to develop a comprehensive understanding of gambling in LGBTQ+communities. Research should be undertaken in collaboration with LGBTQ+peers. 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