Problem Gambling Treatment in Mississippi
Like it has with thousands of other Mississippi residents, gambling has taken more from you than it has ever given. That fleeting dopamine rush and win every now and then pales in comparison to the debt, broken relationships, loss of career productivity, and jeopardized mental health that it has levied upon your life. Given that prior attempts to quit have been unsuccessful, you realize that it’s time to get help and seek problem gambling treatment. As a Mississippi resident you have access to the state’s most accessible, confidential, and effective gambling addiction resource. TAP HERE to book your appointment online or call TOLL FREE for a FREE assessment, and to schedule your first session.
CALL: 1-877-426-4258
(Mississippi Residents)
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Brief Background of Gambling in Mississippi
Is Gambling Legal in Mississippi?
Casino gaming: Mississippi is a gambling-friendly state. It has 30 state-regulated casinos along the Mississippi River and on the Gulf Coast. Furthermore, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians own and operate three Class III Indian casinos. The situation is different for online casinos, however. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has made it illegal to own and operate an online casino in MS, and it is technically a misdemeanor for residents to play with illegal offshore platforms that have infiltrated the state. That being said, efforts to ban online casinos may be for naught, as online social and sweepstakes casinos are permitted in Mississippi even though participation can be habit- and compulsion-forming among vulnerable persons.
Online sports betting: Mississippi was one of the first U.S. states to adopt sports betting after the 2018 removal of the federal ban on the activity. The online sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS) situation is more complex. Residents can technically bet on sports and DFS online, but only when on the premises of state regulated casino grounds. This fact has opened up an opportunity for illegal offshore sports books to lure residents into their fold, where players can wager on sports/DFS from their home or wherever they go with their mobile devices. The innate problem with these offshore sportsbooks, is that they pay no mind to Responsible Gaming practices nor the mental wellbeing of their membership.
Gambling Addiction Statistics for Mississippi
WalletHub ranks Mississippi 7th as the most gambling-addicted state in America. A more comprehensive study released by lawmakers in Alabama (neighbors to Mississippi) who were considering legalizing casinos, sports betting, and a lottery unveiled the following about their bordering state:
- Mississippi is tied with Minnesota for the highest percentage of adults with a gambling disorder, and tied with Hawaii for the most gambling-related arrests per capita
Admittedly, Mississippi’s investment in problem gambling research among its population is limited. Until the state makes this investment, 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 Mississippi
Kindbridge provides powerful treatment online or by-phone to residents of Mississippi. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Biloxi, Gulfport, Jackson, Oxford, Tupelo, Starkville, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Magnolia 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 43% of the population in MS.
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 MS, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Mississippi
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here. MS residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.
