Gambling Addiction Treatment in Washington State
Does sports betting, wagering on daily fantasy sports, and/or casino gaming consume your life? Are you experiencing negative impacts such as debt, compromised productivity, or lack of attention to physical health? Do you exhibit feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress after the fleeting high of gambling has subsided? These are just some of the symptoms of problem gambling that you may have brought you here to get help. Call Kindbridge at 1-877-426-4258 to receive an assessment or read ahead first for more information.
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Brief Background of Gambling in Washington State
Is Gambling Legal in Washington State?
Casino gaming: Washington State gambling laws allow licensed casinos on tribal lands. With 29 federally recognized Native American tribes located on reservations in the state, it should come as no surprise to find that Washington has one of the largest concentrations of land-based casinos in the union, counting 35 in total as of 2025. Meanwhile, Washington State law prohibits online casino gaming. It is considered a Class C felony to knowingly transmit or receive gambling information by telephone or over the internet. Despite this, tens of thousands of residents each month access (often unknowingly) online casino gaming through illegal offshore platforms.
Online sports betting: Washington State is one of the U.S. states with legal sports betting (view map). Both land-based and online sportsbooks are permitted.
Gambling Addiction Statistics for the Washington State
The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling reports the following statistics:
- Problematic gambling behavior is evident in 2% to 4% of adults in Washington State
- Problematic gambling behavior is evident in 8% to 9% of adolescents and young adults in Washington State
A recent University of Washington School of Medicine study on gambling disorder (GD) reports the following regarding cooccurring (with GD) issues among compromised residents:
- Problem gamblers in Washington State are 3 X more likely to use illicit drugs (excluding cannabis) than the general population
- Problem gamblers in Washington State are 2 X more likely to require alcohol and drug treatment than the general population
Meanwhile, Arizona 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 Washington State
Kindbridge provides effective treatment in a confidential and welcoming virtual environment. Our therapists are accessible whether you’re in Bellingham, Everett, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Evergreen State. In addition to gambling disorder, 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 46% of the WA population. Residents have the option to select one-on-one therapy, group therapy, or a combined approach.
Couples + Family Counseling for Problem Gambling
Your problematic relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones in and outside of your household. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in Washington State, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Washington State
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online counseling. Gambling addiction therapy rates and subscriptions can be found here. Washington State residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners. Understanding that the military household population is proportionately large in WA, Kindbridge is pleased to announce that we also offer coverage through TriCare West.
