Problem Gambling Treatment in Delaware
Whether through casino gaming, sports betting, or daily fantasy sports apps, gambling in some shape or form has taken away more than it has ever given you. It has most certainly impacted your financial wellbeing, but may have also broken relationships with those you care about. It may even have disrupted your professional aspirations or academic studies. It may have also altered your way of thinking, having you compromise your morals and ethics, considering (or participating in) criminal activities to fund your wagers. On their own, just one of these signs of problem gambling is hard enough to live with. When more than one are present, you run the risk of very concerning outcomes. The good news, is that you’re ready to get help and have come online to search for problem gambling treatment. Delaware residents such as yourself are comforted to find that the nation’s most accessible, confidential, and effective gamblers help platform is on-call and ready to receive you. TAP HERE to book your FREE assessment online and schedule your first session, or call the number below to connect by phone.
CALL: 1-877-426-4258
(Delaware Residents)
Do you want more information prior to booking your appointment? Read ahead to learn more about problem gambling in the state of Delaware.
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Brief Background of Gambling in Delaware
Is Gambling Legal in Delaware?
Casino gaming: Casinos in the form of racinos (casinos within horse racing facilities) are legal and regulated by the state of Delaware. Further, online casinos became legal following the signing of a major expansion bill by Governor Jack Markell in 2012. The state currently boasts three online casinos, offering a variety of digital slots, blackjack, roulette, video poker, and more. This is in addition to the social/sweepstakes casinos, not to mention the wave of illegal offshore online casinos that have targeted Delaware residents.
Online sports betting: Sports betting within racinos became legal in 2018, following the removal of the federal ban on sport betting. Then, on December 27, 2023, Delaware welcomed legal online sports betting and DFS into the state.
Gambling Addiction Statistics for Delaware
A older report conducted by the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems found the following problem gambling (and cooccurring issue) statistic among its population:
- 60% of Delaware substance abusers are negatively impacted by gambling
Another report conducted prior to the proliferation of sports betting and online casino gaming in the state unveiled the following:
- About 60% of Delaware residents have gambled in the past 18 months. Young adults (aged 18-44 years) account for over half of those who gambled during the last 18 months.
- Of DE residents who gamble once per month or more frequently, 8.3% gamble weekly, 2.7% gamble 2-3 times per month, and 3.9% gamble once per month
- Most Delawareans who gamble more than once a month are males
- High-risk gamblers in Delaware are more likely to be African-American (24%), male (79%), divorced (24.2%) or single (40%), employed less than full time (43%), and report less than good emotional health (26%)
As alluded to above, the data regarding problem gambling in Delaware is outdated as it does not account for the recent rise of online casino gaming and sports betting. Consequently the numbers addressed above are likely significantly higher. Until the state makes an investment in new research, they remain looped in with the rest of the country in sharing the following statistics:
- 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 )
Gamblers Help Online in Delaware
Kindbridge provides powerful treatment online or by-phone to residents of Mississippi. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Delaware City, Dover, Lewes, New Castle, Newark, Wilmington, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the First 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 33% of the population in DE.
Couples + Family Counseling for Problem Gambling
A problematic relationship with gambling also has a negative affect on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in DE, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Delaware
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here. DE residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.
