Problem Gambling Treatment in Kansas

Casino gaming: State-owned casino-style gambling is currently available at Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City, Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, and Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas. Further, electronic gaming machines such as slot machines and video poker are permitted at licensed racetrack gaming facilities, although at press (2025) none are currently in operation. The bulk of casino gaming, however, occurs are tribal casinos in Kansas. There are four federally recognized tribes in Kansas, which operate a total of seven Indian land-based casinos in the state. Online casino gaming is illegal, and yet tens of thousands of state residents play online casino games through illegal offshore operators who have infiltrated the market. The latter of great concern given that offshore platforms do not follow Responsible Gaming practices.

Online sports betting: The state legalized sports betting in September 2022. While offshore operators have also infiltrated this space, only FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, and DraftKings are permitted to register of-age Kansas residents as members of their respective platforms.

While more updated research is needed to account for the fast rise of sports betting, Kansas Gamblers Help and Know More Kansas report the following gambling addiction statistics for the sate:

• 2.7% of Kansas’ adult population are considered high risk for gambling disorder
• 52% of those identified (above) have had suicidal thoughts, and nearly 20% have attempted suicide 

Meanwhile, KS 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 Dodge City, Hays, Kansas City, Salina, Topeka, Wichita or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Sunflower 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 about 36.5% of the populatiojn in Kansas. 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 Kansas, 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. OK residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners. Military households will also be pleased to know that as of January 1, 2025, Kansas has moved to the West Region of TriCare. Kindbridge offers coverage through TriCare West for active and retired members of the military and their immediate families. Problem gamblers help is now more accessible than ever!