Problem Gambling Treatment in Montana

Casino gaming: Casino gaming is permitted in Montana on Indian tribal land. The state has gaming agreements with five of its seven federally recognized tribes. Collectively, the tribes are permitted to offer between 400 and 925 Class III gaming machines. Land-based casinos feature slot machines and table games in addition to casino adjacent products such as raffles and live keno on top of video gaming machines and poker. Online casinos, on the other hand, are not legal in Montana, and yet residents have been able to access offshore platforms that do not abide by legislation.

Sports betting: Sports betting is regulated within land-based tribal casinos. Related products offered include sports pools, sports tab games, fantasy sports leagues, fishing derbies, and simulcast racing.

Recent research has uncovered the following statistics regarding problem gambling in Montana:

• As of 2024, 2.5% of Montana residents have a gambling disorder. This is a 14% increase from a Montana Department of Justice report from 2012, indicating a rise in disordered gambling after the MT legalized sports betting in 2020
• Montana ranks 7th among all U.S. states when it comes to the % of adults with gambling disorders

Meanwhile, Montana 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 counseling in a confidential and welcoming virtual environment. Our therapists are accessible whether you’re in Billings, Bozeman, Dillon, Great Falls, Missoula, West Yellowstone, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within The Big Sky Country. 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 35% of the MT population. Montanans 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 above).

Your problematic relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in Montana, 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. MT 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.