Gambling Addiction New York Treatment Therapy

Gambling Addiction Treatment in New York

Are you unable to stop casino gaming and/or sports betting? Is it leading to debt and harming relationships along with other signs and symptoms of compulsive gambling? Recognizing that prior attempts to abstain on your own have proven unsuccessful, you’re ready to get help. You’ve come online in search of gambling addiction treatment which has delivered you here to NY state’s foremost problem gambling support platform. Kindbridge offers New York residents welcoming, confidential, and effective online and telehealth therapy for problem gambling. Call us right away at 1-877-426-4258 to schedule an assessment or read ahead first for more information.

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Brief Background of Gambling in New York

Is Gambling Legal in New York?

Casino gaming: As of 2025, the City of New York has amended its zoning code to allow licensed commercial casino gambling establishments. This expands beyond the past development and operation of land-based gambling facilities on tribal lands. At press, online casino gaming remains illegal. However, residents have been able to subvert online casino gambling regulations by using illegal offshore apps and websites which do not have adequate Responsible Gambling protections in place.

 

Online sports betting: After the 2018 removal of the federal ban on sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission legalized on-premises sports betting in 2019, and welcomed online sports betting in 2022.

Gambling Addiction Statistics for the State of New York

Since the legalization of sports betting in New York, cases of problem gambling have skyrocketed:

 

  • 4.4% (or more than 700,000) of New York State adult residents are at-risk gamblers ( source )
  • 26% increase in year-over-year problem gambling-related helpline calls in New York to coincide with the legalization of online sports betting ( source )

 

Meanwhile, New York State 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 )

Online Gambling Addiction Counseling in New York

Considering the statistics above, it’s clear that you cannot afford to live with compulsive gambling behavior any longer. Kindbridge provides effective treatment in a confidential and safe virtual environment. Our therapists are accessible whether you’re in NYC, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers and all of the other communities within the Empire State. In addition to gambling disorder, Kindbridge therapists are qualified to treat other mental/behavioral health issues that you may live with. These include anxiety and depression ( about 36% of the NY population ) along with PTSD ( 5% of the population ) and more. Residents have the option to select one-on-one therapy, group therapy, or a combined approach. You may also register for our 8-week problem gambling coaching program (register below).

Couples + Family Counseling for Problem Gambling

An individual’s relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to problem gambling treatment for individuals in New York, Kindbridge provides couples and family sessions.

Cost for Gambling Treatment in New York

Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online counseling. New York residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.

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