Gambling Addiction Treatment in Louisiana

Casino gaming: Casino gaming is permitted on federally recognized tribal land, and via licensed riverboats which venture into international waters to bypass regulations regarding land-based gaming facilities. As a result, there are more than 40 legal Louisiana casinos. Online casino gaming on the other hand, remains illegal, Nevertheless, offshore platforms that have obtained licenses roughly 2,000 miles from the shores of Louisiana in the island country of Curacao have been able to sneak around regulations to register state residents. This places residents in the path of gambling harms, not just due to the innate threat of gambling addiction among vulnerable persons, but because offshore platforms do not comply with Responsible Gaming measures in the United States.

Online sports betting: Sports betting and DFS became legal in the state in November of 2020.

Prior to Louisiana’s 2020 legalization of sports betting, the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health conducted a study on Louisiana gambling addiction and uncovered the following:

• 5.4% of Louisiana’s adult population is at risk for gambling addiction
• 2.9% of Louisiana’s adult population are pathological gamblers

Two years after the legalization of sports betting and DFS in the state, WalletHub reported the following:

• In 2022, Louisiana ranked 6th on the list of the most gambling addicted states in America

Fast forward an additional two years to find that WalletHub reports the following:

• In 2024, Louisiana ranked 4th on the list of the most gambling addicted states in America

Meanwhile, Louisiana 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 effective treatment in a virtual (online or by-phone) environment. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, Shreveport, Zachary, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Pelican 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 a concerning 47.5% of the population in LA. As a Kindbrodge client you have the option to choose from one-on-one therapy, group therapy, or a combined approach. You also have the option to switch therapists at anytime, should you feel as that a better match awaits.

A problematic relationship with casino gaming os sports betting also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in LA, 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. GA residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.