Gambling Addiction Treatment in California

Casino gaming: Land-based casinos are permitted and regulated on Tribal Indian Land in California. Online casinos are illegal in the state, although hundreds of thousands of residents access offshore websites and apps each day, unaware that these unregulated platforms are not permitted to take money from California residents. Further, these operators do not abide by Responsible Gaming practices which puts residents (yourself included) in harm’s way. In addition, a form of online casino gambling hidden under the guise of “sweepstakes casinos” (aka “social casinos”) operate within the state with relative impunity.

Online sports betting: Despite the 2018 removal of the federal ban on sports betting, California has not yet legalized sports betting. However, as with online casinos, illegal offshore sports betting operators such as BetOnline.eg among many others target California residents.

Even though California has significantly stricter laws regarding casino gaming and sports betting when compared to most other U.S. states, gambling addiction statistics are concerning:

• 6.7% of those who gamble in the most recent year report symptoms of problem gambling (source)
• California ranks 7th among all 50 U.S. states for problem gambling and treatment (source)

Meanwhile, California State residents share the following problem gambling statistics with the rest of the country:

• 20% of sports bettors are in or have been in debt from sports betting ( source )
• Average gambling addict (male) debt is between $55,000 and $90,000 ( source )
• About 3% of problem gamblers in the USA are $300,000 in debt due to their addiction ( source )
• Nearly 15% of problem gamblers have committed a crime to support their addiction ( source )
• Divorce rate for habitual gamblers is 31% compared to 21% for those who rarely gamble ( source )
• Suicide rate is 16 times higher for problem gamblers ( source )

Whatever signs and symptoms of problem gambling you currently exhibit, you cannot afford to live with the issue any longer. Kindbridge provides effective treatment in a confidential and safe virtual environment. Our therapists are accessible whether you’re in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, and all of the other counties, cities, towns, and communities within the Golden State. In addition to gambling disorder, Kindbridge therapists are qualified to treat other mental/behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact more than 46% of the CA population . Residents have the option to select one-on-one therapy, group therapy, or a combined approach. You may also sign-up for our 8-week problem gambling coaching program (register below).

An individual’s relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in California, Kindbridge provides couples and family sessions.

Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online counseling. California residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.