Problem Gambling Treatment in Texas
Gambling has robbed you of your time, money, relationships, academics, and professional life (as applicable). More importantly, it has compromised your mental health, changing the way you think and feel. If casino gaming is your vice, you have found that it has morphed from an entertaining pastime to an activity wrought with uncontrollable mood swings. If it’s sports betting that has caught your attention, you have found that your love of the game has been replaced by a relentless preoccupation with point spreads and parlays. In recognizing that you exhibit signs and symptoms of disordered gambling, you may have tried to quit, only to return into its tight grip within a month, week, or day from stepping away. This is where Kindbridge Behavioral Health comes in.
As a part of our growing network, we are now the state of Texas’ foremost problem gambling treatment provider. We are here for you, to provide convenient, confidential, and very effective counseling services for anyone who needs it. Call 1-877-426-4258 for a FREE assessment prior to scheduling your first session, or read ahead first for more information.
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Brief Background of Gambling in Texas
Is Gambling Legal in Texas?
Casino gaming: Texas law is relatively strict when it comes to casino gaming. Currently, there are just two land-based casinos in operation in the state. Both are owned, operated, and built on federally recognized Native American territories. There is also one casino cruise ship, and horse tracks which accept parimutuel betting. However, Texas residents are exposed to offshore casino websites which have infiltrated the market, targeting tens of thousands of individuals, many of whom are unaware that the sites are outlawed.
Online sports betting: Despite public demand (60% of surveyed Texans want it) and numerous efforts to pass legislation, current Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick continues to keep land-based and online sportsbooks at bay. Daily fantasy sports (DFS) remain in a legal gray area in Texas, with a number of DFS companies such offering contests to local players. However, reputable providers such as FanDuel and DraftKings are not allowing memberships from Texas. But like with online casinos, offshore operators have targeted the population to exploit the strong demand for sports wagering. Unfortunately, these offshore operators do not adhere to Responsible Gaming mandates and leave compromised players such as yourself to fend for themselves.
Gambling Addiction Statistics for Texas
Recent reports indicate the following gambling addiction statistics for Texas:
- Texas is ranked 14th among U.S. states with the highest gambling addiction rates, with an overall score of 44.38
Texas is also in the unique position of having a high concentration of active and retired members of the military. There are nine military bases, totaling over 111,000 active-duty personnel. What does this have to do with problem gambling treatment? The following statistics speak for themselves (and perhaps to you):
- The rate of problem gambling among military is 3.5 times higher than among civilians
- The rate of problem gambling among military is 68.6% compared with 18.7% among civilians
- 46% of male veterans struggle with problem gambling
- Major depression and suicidality (55%) is the most prevalent comorbidity with problem gambling among make members of the military
Meanwhile, Texas residents share the following gambling addiction statistics with the rest of America:
- 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 Texas
Kindbridge provides powerful treatment online or by-phone to residents of Texas. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Midland, San Antonio, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Lone Star 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 roughly 43% of the population in TX. And as addressed under the above section regarding gambling addiction statistics, Texas has a large active and retired military population. This adds another layer of complexity to treatment strategies as a disproportionate number of this population struggles with PTSD, which also concurs with disordered gambling.
When seeking support from Kindbridge, 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 until you find a better personality match.
Couples + Family Counseling for Problem Gambling
A problematic relationship with gambling also has an impact on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in TX, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Texas
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here. TX residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners. Military households are pleased to know that we also offer direct billing through TriCare West.
