Problem Gambling Treatment in Iowa
Populations of the midwest have not been spared from the problem gambling crisis that is running rampant across the United States. You’re among this group, and are seeking help to escape the grip of casino gaming, sports betting, horse racing, lottery, or whatever your vice may be. Kindbridge is here for you. As Iowa’s problem gambling treatment provider we offer residents more accessible, affordable, and confidential access to the most powerful counseling platform in the state. Use our convenient online booking form or call now to get your FREE assessment and to book your first virtual counseling session.
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Brief Background of Gambling in Iowa
Is Gambling Legal in Iowa?
Casino gaming: There is no shortage of physical/land-based casinos in Iowa. There are nearly two-dozen between tribal facilities and state-licensed casinos, including one riverboat casino.
Online casino gaming: Aside from social/sweepstakes platforms and unregulated offshore casino gaming websites, online casinos remain illegal in Iowa.
Lottery: State-run lottery is legal in Iowa and available to residents aged 21 and over.
Horse racing: State law allows wagering on horse racing and dog racing in Iowa.
Sports betting: Soon after the 2018 removal of the federal ban on sports betting, Governor Reynolds signs SF-617 into law (May 2019) which made both on-premises retail and online sports wagering in legal in Iowa. This includes “standard” online sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS). Sports trading is also permitted in the Hawkeye State.
Gambling Addiction Statistics for Iowa
A recent Iowa Problem Gambling Services report indicates the following gambling behavior statistics for the state:
- Almost 1.7 million adult Iowans have gambled in the past 12 months
- 13.6% of adult Iowans (over 315,000 residents) report experiencing at least one symptom associated with problem gambling during the past 12 months.
Those searching for added insight on resident gambling behavior can reference the following statistics which apply to the United States gambling and sports betting population as a whole:
- 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 Iowa
The Kindbridge platform helps Iowa residents quit gambling through more accessible, convenient, and powerful treatment services. Our counselors are available right now, whether you’re in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo, Iowa City, Council Bluffs, Dubuque, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Hawkeye State.
In addition to problem gambling, Kindbridge counselors specialize in treating mental and behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact more than 42% of the population in IA.
Couples + Family Counseling for Problem Gambling
An inability (so far) to quit sports betting and casino gaming also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to problem gambling treatment for individuals in Iowa, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Iowa
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling in Iowa. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here. Members of the military and their family households are also pleased to learn that we over coverage through TriCare West.
