Problem Gamblers Hotline in Colorado

Casino gaming: Colorado is one of the most casino-friendly states in the Union. There nearly 40 casinos in the region, providing residents and visitors with access to slots, table games, keno, and poker. A number of these land-based facilities are open 24 hours a day.

Online casino gaming: Like with most of the USA, online casinos remain illegal in Colorado. However, due to the “free play for prizes” loophole, social/sweepstakes casinos are permitted, although real money components are integrated into their platforms. Of further concern for vulnerable residents, is the entry and growth of unregulated offshore casinos which have no protections in place for registered members who exhibit signs of problematic gambling behavior.

Lottery: Lottery is legal and run by the state of Colorado.

Sports betting: In 2019, voters approved Proposition DD by a narrow margin (51.4% to 48.6%) to legalize sports betting in Colorado. In May of 2020, in partial response to the governmental lockdowns, online sports betting accompanied the state’s launch of the land-based activity in the state. It has been a growing industry ever since. The demand has attracted others who seek to capitalize on the demand, including illegal offshore sportsbooks and more recently (2025) – online sports trading platforms. The latter additions are problematic for vulnerable residents in CO as neither are required to abide by the American Gaming Association (AGA) Responsible Gaming Statutes and Regulations Guide.

While there needs to be significantly more investment in research to garner reliable gambling addition statistics in Colorado. Recent reports indicate the following:

• Contact to Colorado’s problem gambling helpline jumped 45% year-over-year immediately after sports betting became legal

Further, CO residents share the following statistics with the rest of the United States:

• 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 )

The Kindbridge virtual platform helps Colorado residents quit gambling through more accessible, convenient, and powerful treatment services. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Aspen, Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Littleton, Thornton, Vail, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the 38th state.

In addition to problem gambling, Kindbridge counselors have expertise treating other mental/behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact more than 41% of the population in CO. Moreover, Kindbridge has gained renown for our work with CO’s active and retired military personnel (view details) which is notable given that members of the military exhibit a 3.5 times greater likelihood of developing problematic gambling behavior. Another segment that exhibits higher rates of problem gambling when compared to the civilian population, are elite athletes. Kindbridge is also recognized for our work with this community in Colorado (view details). Simply stated, you won’t find a more qualified problem gamblers hotline in the state.

An inability (thus far) to quit sports betting and casino gaming also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to problem gambling treatment for individuals in CO, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.

Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here. Military households also benefit from our partnership with TriCare West.