Problem Gambling Treatment in Idaho

Casino gaming: Land-based casinos are only permitted on tribal land in Idaho. There are five federally recognized Native American tribes located in the state, and four of them combine to operate a total of seven casinos through the state’s 44 counties. Online casinos are not permitted, but offshore operators have been able to subvert regulations and lure residents into unregulated online slots and table games. Social and sweepstakes casino websites and apps are allowed in Idaho, as is state-run lottery.

Racetracks: Local horse racing, dog racing, and parimutuel betting are legal and regulated in Idaho.

Sports betting: Land-based and online sports betting is illegal in Idaho. Unfortunately, offshore operators accept players from the state and yet do not provide monitoring, nor access, to support for problem gambling.

State specific research on gambling disorder in Idaho is limited. However, Google Search data confirms significant year-over-year growth in online search for “gamblers help online”, “help me stop gambling online”, “stop gambling online”, “gambling treatment” and semantically related terms. This is concerning when considering updated information from the National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services. The recent NAADGS survey reports the following:

• $0 problem gambling services allocation per capita in Idaho
• Idaho ranks last among all U.S. states in rank of problem gambling service investment

Taking into account the information above, Kindbridge offers residents affordable access via a variety of treatment subscriptions and direct billing.

Meanwhile, Idaho shares 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 )

Kindbridge provides powerful counseling in a confidential and welcoming virtual environment. Our therapists are accessible whether you’re in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, Rexburg, Orofino, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Gem State. In addition to problem gambling treatment, 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 40% of the ID 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).

Your problematic relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in Idaho, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.

Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online counseling. Gambling addiction therapy rates and subscriptions can be found here. Idaho residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners. We are also pleased to announce that we offer coverage through TriCare West for active and retired members of the military and their immediate family households.