Problem Gambling Treatment Connecticut
Gambling has turned your life upside down. What was once a casual and entertaining activity has become a major problem, robbing you of your finances, relationships, and mental wellbeing. Having tried to abstain from casino gaming, sports betting, and/or daily fantasy sports (DFS) with no sustainable success you now realize that it’s time to get help from a professional with expertise in problem gambling treatment. Connecticut residents such as yourself can rest easy knowing that America’s foremost gambling disorder treatment provider is a call or click/tap away. Dial the number below to connect to Kindbridge for a FREE assessment and to schedule your first counseling appointment.
CALL: 1-877-426-4258
(Connecticut Residents)
Want to learn more before booking your appointment? Read ahead for additional information about problem gambling in Connecticut and how it may apply to what you’re going through.
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Brief Background of Gambling in Connecticut
Is Gambling Legal in Connecticut?
Casino gaming: Casino gaming in a retail environment is permitted on federally recognized Native American lands. Connecticut currently has two tribal casinos, including Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mohegan Sun. Each offers residents and visitors with access to on-premises slots, poker, and a variety of table games. Additionally, these two tribal casinos are authorized to offer online casino gaming off-reservation. This sets Connecticut apart from most other U.S. states where only brick-and-mortar casinos are allowed to operate. This is problematic for residents that are vulnerable to problematic gambling behavior because they (you?) are enabled to keep wagering when at home, at work, or from anywhere else with an IP address in the 860 and 959 area codes.
Online sports betting: The same tribal casinos that are allowed to own and operate casinos (land-based and online) are also permitted (with oversight from the Connecticut Lottery) to offer residents access to sports betting and real-money DFS. Sports betting and DFS were legalized in the state in 2021. DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook are the most used platforms in the state
Gambling Addiction Statistics for Connecticut
By now, most of America is aware that young adults are the most vulnerable to problem gambling, namely via their participation in sports betting. A 2024 survey conducted by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) together with UConn unveiled the following in their Gambling Prevalence in Connecticut’s Undergraduate Population report:
- Approximately 56% of survey respondents reported at least one behavioral health concern, most commonly anxiety
- 73% reported engaging in at least one type of gambling behavior in the previous 12 months, and this frequency was remarkably similar across all participating public, private, and community campuses across the state of Connecticut
- Approximately 17% of the student respondents were categorized as having at least a moderate level of problem gambling. Those who scored in the PGSI problem gambling range most frequently engaged in online sports betting and were significantly more likely to report a hospitalization due to a mental health concern/condition
- Both the surveys and the qualitative data revealed a generally low awareness of resources and services specific to problem gambling behaviors. It was also noted that most intake assessments for counseling and clinical services do not include questions about gambling
Of course, problem gambling in Connecticut affects more than the young adult population, as state gamblers 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 )
Gamblers Help Online in Connecticut
Kindbridge provides powerful treatment online or by-phone to residents of Rhode Island. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Bridgeport, Hartford, Danbury, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Constitution 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 nearly 41% of the population in CT.
When seeking support from Kindbridge, you have the option to choose from one-on-one therapy, group therapy, or a combined approach. You also have the option to switch therapists until you find a better match.
Couples + Family Counseling for Problem Gambling
A problematic relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in Connecticut, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Connecticut
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here. Connecticut residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.
