Problem Gambling Treatment in Illinois
Whether it’s sports betting, DFS, slots, blackjack, poker, horse racing, or the lottery, gambling has taken ahold of your life. It has caused more than financial losses, as it has ruined relationships, stolen interest in healthier activities, and overwhelmed your mental wellbeing. Having attempted to take a break or quit on your own with no success you have come online in search of problem gambling treatment. As an Illinois resident you have access to the most effective gamblers help platform in the state. Use this convenient online booking form or call now to get your FREE assessment and to book your first virtual counseling session.
PROBLEM GAMBLERS HOTLINE: 1-877-426-4258
(Illinois Residents)
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Brief Background of Gambling in Illinois
Is Gambling Legal in Illinois?
Casino gaming: After the 2019 Rebuild Illinois Law authorized six new casinos to be built throughout the state (Chicago, Chicago Southland, Danville, Rockford, Walker’s Bluff, and Waukegan) Illinois became one of the top 10 states in America for gaming. Between state run facilities, those owned and operated by federally recognized Native American tribes, and riverboats, Illinois is home to 17 casinos.
Online casino gaming: Online casinos remain legal in Illinois. However, there have been recent attempts at legalization (2025) when Senator Cristina Castro and Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr. introduced Senate Bill 1963 and House Bill 3080. Stakeholders are expected to continue the campaign to increase gambling tax revenue into 2026.
Lottery: Lottery is legal and run by the Illinois State Lottery.
Horse racing: Parimutuel wagering and horse racing is legal in IL and is regulated by the Illinois Racing Board (IRB).
Sports betting: Illinois was a relatively early adopter of sports betting, legalizing the activity in June of 2019 after the federal government removed the ban on the activity in 2018.
Online sports betting: Online sports betting became legal in Illinois in less than a year ofter retail sports betting went live in the state. As of 2025/26 there are a total of eight online sportsbooks and daily fantasy sports platforms for residents to wager with.
Gambling Addiction Statistics for Illinois
The Illinois Department of Human Services reports the following gambling addiction statistics for the state:
- 68% of Illinois adults report gambling in the most recent year
- 3.8% of Illinois adults are considered to have a gambling problem
- 7.7% of Illinois adults are considered to be at risk for developing a gambling problem
Further, IL 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 )
Gamblers Help Online in Illinois
The Kindbridge platform helps Illinois residents quit gambling through more accessible, convenient, and powerful treatment services. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Chicago, Naperville, Joilet, Rockford, Elgin, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Orland Park, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Prairie State.
In addition to problem gambling, Kindbridge counselors specialize in treating mental and behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact 38.5% of the population in IL.
Couples + Family Counseling for Problem Gambling
An inability (so far) to quit sports betting and casino gaming also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to problem gambling treatment for individuals in IL, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Illinois
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling in Illinois. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here.
