Problem Gambling Treatment in West Virginia

Casino gaming: West Virginia has taken a relaxed legal stance when it comes to casino gaming when compared to most other U.S. states. Both retail and online real money casinos are legal in WV, as is lottery, horse racing, and social/sweepstakes casinos. And while offshore online casinos are technically not permitted, the state has taken no notable action to prevent offshore casinos from registering state residents, even though they (offshore operators) do not adhere to state, federal, or industry Responsible Gaming practices. Everything detailed in this section has created a dangerous behavioral health cocktail for individuals who are vulnerable to developing gambling disorder.

Online sports betting: West Virginia was one of the first U.S. states to legalize and regulate in-person and online sports betting along with daily fantasy sports (DFS). This, together with loose regulations regarding casino gaming has made WV a nearly unrivaled gambling-friendly state. It should therefore come as no surprise to find the gambling addiction statistics detailed below.

Recent data regarding problem gambling in West Virginia indicates the following:

• The number of calls to the West Virginia gambling helpline has increased by approximately 100% year-over-year (source)
• WalletHub reports that West Virginia ranks 8th among most gambling addicted states in the USA for 2025
• The National Council on Problem Gambling reports that one in 50 West Virginian adults (nearly 28,000) may have a gambling problem

Moreover, WV shares the following statistics with the rest of the United States:

• 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 online or by-phone to residents of West Virginia. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Charleston, Morgantown, Martinsburg, Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Mountain State.

In addition to problem gambling, Kindbridge counselors have expertise treating other mental/behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact nearly 42% of the population in WV. It’s also important to note that West Virginia has a significant veteran population, with over 100,000 veterans residing in the state, representing more than  7% of the population. West Virginia also has a substantial number of active-duty and reserve military personnel. Why is this population segment important to the discussion of problem gambling treatment in West Virginia? Because research confirms that the rate of problem gambling among members of the military is 3.5 times higher than among civilians.

Kindbridge is uniquely qualified to treat disordered gambling in addition to cooccurring mental/behavioral health concerns among vulnerable members of the WV population. This sets us apart from all other general practitioners that you may have considered turning to. Our treatment outcomes reports (view here) speak for themselves.

A problematic relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in West Virginia, 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. West Virginia residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.