Problem Gambling Treatment in South Dakota

Casino gaming: The American Gaming Association (AGA) reports that there are 35 regulated land-based casinos in South Dakota. The legal age of casino gambling is 21 years of age for tribal casinos and Deadwood casinos, and 18 years of age for simulcast and live horse racing, the latter of which are regulated by the state.

Online sports betting: In 2020, South Dakota approved sports betting. Land-based casinos in Deadwood began accepting sports wagers in September of 2021, and now on-premises sports betting is allowed at all tribal casinos in the state. Online sports betting remains illegal=, however, South Dakota residents can legally play daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests on regulated platforms. Otherwise, residents are able to access illegal offshore sportsbooks (and their online casinos) with limited risk of legal ramifications. That being said, offshore operators to not adhere to Responsible Gaming practices and therefore put vulnerable residents in harm’s way.

Current data regarding gambling addiction specific to SD is limited, although the following indicates that a significant number of residents require greater access to problem gambling support services:

• 1.4% of South Dakota adults exhibit problematic gambling behavior (National Council on Problem Gambling)
• South Dakota ranks as the 2nd most gambling-addicted state in the USA, with some of the most casinos and gaming machines per capita (WalletHub)

Meanwhile, SD 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 Aberdeen, Brookings, Deadwood, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Mount Rushmore State. In addition to problem and disordered gambling, Kindbridge therapists have expertise treating other mental/behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact over 29% of the populatiojn in SD. Residents 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 SD, 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. Military households will also be pleased to know that Kindbridge offers coverage through TriCare West for active and retired members of the military and their immediate families.