Gambling Addiction Treatment in Minnesota

Casino gaming: Casinos are permitted on tribal land in Minnesota. There are 11 federally recognized American Indian tribes in Minnesota, which are responsible for 20 casinos that are spread around 17 different counties across the state. Each is authorized and regulated by the U.S. Interior Department. There are an additional 21 smaller gaming businesses located on tribal reservations. Online casinos are illegal in the state, although unregulated offshore platforms have penetrated the market.

Online sports betting: Despite a strong effort to legalize sports betting in Minnesota in 2023, it remains absent on this map of U.S. states with legal sports betting as of 2025. Interestingly, daily fantasy sports (DFS) is allowed, even though it is associated with problematic gambling behavior among vulnerable persons. Illegal offshore sportsbook are also operating with impunity within Minnesota, which compounds behavioral health concerns experienced by tens of thousands of residents.

A recent report from the Minnesota Senate indicates the following:

• 3.8% of Minnesota residents are considered at-risk gamblers
• 27% of adults in Minnesota report knowing someone whose gambling may be causing harm to them financially, physically, or emotionally, or damaging their personal, family, or work relationships
• 22% of adults in Minnesota report having been negatively affected by the gambling behaviors of a friend, family member, coworker, or other acquaintance

Meanwhile, MN 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 )

Kindbridge provides powerful treatment in a confidential and welcoming virtual environment. Our therapists are accessible whether you’re in Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Saint Paul, Winona, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the North Star State. In addition to problem and disordered gambling, Kindbridge counselors have expertise treating other mental/behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact over 37% of the populatiojn in MN. You have the option to select one-on-one therapy, group therapy, or a combined approach.

A problematic relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in Minnesota, 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. SD residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners. Further, considering that 11 percent of Minnesotans ages 18 or older are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, we’re pleased to announce that Kindbridge offers coverage through TriCare West.