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The states with the best support for problem gambling have been revealed
- Nevada, the best state for gambling in America, takes first place as the state with the best help for gambling addictions
- Oregon comes in second place, with the second-highest spending on problem gambling treatment per capita
- Louisiana, one of the most well-known gambling states, comes in seventh place
Nevada has the best support for problem gambling in America, new research has revealed.
Online gambling experts, CasinoGrounds, investigated which states have the best support for problem gambling and gambling addiction in America. States received a score out of 10 for factors based the popularity of gambling and presence of problem gambling in the state, the number of treatment facilities, and the amount of funding each state has towards supporting gambling addictions.
Nevada, the top gambling state in America, has also been revealed to be the best state for supporting problem gambling. Thanks to Las Vegas, the state is infamous for its gambling opportunities, but the data shows that it has the best support for those suffering from gambling addiction. The state has the country’s fifth-highest percentage of people suffering with a gambling problem, at 2.7%, but also provides the most treatment facilities of any state. With 123 gamblers’ anonymous meetings available throughout the state per week and state affiliate associations to the NCPG and state-specific agencies, Nevada has the best support for problem gambling.
The second best state for supporting gambling addiction is Oregon. Another popular state for gambling due to the wide variety of legal games available, Oregon comes in sixth place for the presence of problem gambling – of the total adult population, 2.6% are believed to suffer from a gambling addiction. The state has the second-highest spending on treating problem gambling, at $1.41 per capita. The state also has both state affiliations to the NCPG and state-specific agencies, providing the widest variety of support to Oregon residents.
Coming in third place is Connecticut. The state has one of the lowest percentages of problem gambling in America, at 1.1% of the adult population, coming second to Michigan. Once again, the state has both state affiliations and specific agencies providing support. Connecticut ranks fourth on access to gambling addiction treatment facilities, with 64 locations throughout the state. When it comes to spending on problem gambling, Connecticut comes sixth, at $0.90 per capita.
In fourth place is Michigan, boasting the lowest incidence of problem gambling in America at 0.5%. This could be the reason why the state ranks low on facilities and spending on treatment of gambling addiction, ranking 21st on facilities, and spending only $0.23 per capita.
Closing out the top five is Massachusetts, where 1.7% of the adult population reportedly suffer with a gambling addiction, with the state spending a total of $6.8 million on support and treatment, equating to $0.98 per capita. Massachusetts comes in fifth place for treatment facilities, with 41 weekly Gambling Anonymous meetings throughout the state and 107 facilities for treatment.
At the other end of the scale, the states that provide the least support for problem gambling include Hawaii, Utah, and Alaska, all of which have a legal ban on gambling, explaining why there is little support in the state. However, Idaho and Arkansas, coming 48th and 49th respectively, both rank poorly due to the lack of spending on treatment for problem gambling and the lack of facilities available.
The states providing the best support for problem gambling:
State | Best support for problem gambling | % of population suffering with problem gambling | Spending on problem gambling treatment per capita ($) | Problem gambling treatment facilities ranking |
Nevada | 1 | 2.7% | 0.56 | 1 |
Oregon | 2 | 2.6% | 1.41 | 6 |
Connecticut | 3 | 1.1% | 0.90 | 4 |
Michigan | 4 | 0.5% | 0.23 | 21 |
Massachusetts | 5 | 1.7% | 0.98 | 5 |
Delaware | 6 | 1.4% | 1.44 | 34 |
Louisiana | 7 | 1.3% | 0.61 | 10 |
Nebraska | 8 | 2.2% | 0.88 | 22 |
Ohio | 9 | 1.4% | 0.55 | 16 |
Maryland | 10 | 1.9% | 0.62 | 12 |
Missouri | 11 | 2.2% | 0.04 | 39 |
North Dakota | 12 | 1.5% | 1.05 | 35 |
New York | 13 | 1.2% | 0.15 | 9 |
Iowa | 14 | 1.2% | 0.99 | 36 |
Arizona | 15 | 1.6% | 0.28 | 7 |
Pennsylvania | 16 | 2.2% | 0.51 | 17 |
New Jersey | 17 | 2.8% | 0.30 | 3 |
Rhode Island | 18 | 2.2% | 0.14 | 2 |
Indiana | 19 | 1.2% | 0.16 | 20 |
Florida | 20 | 1.1% | 0.12 | 24 |
Wisconsin | 21 | 1.3% | 0.08 | 11 |
South Dakota | 22 | 1.4% | 0.20 | 19 |
Washington | 23 | 2.1% | 0.21 | 8 |
Minnesota | 24 | 3.6% | 0.40 | 13 |
Oklahoma | 25 | 2.2% | 0.28 | 14 |
California | 26 | 1.9% | 0.22 | 18 |
Kentucky | 27 | 1.1% | 0.02 | 27 |
Kansas | 28 | 2.8% | 0.31 | 25 |
Illinois | 29 | 2.2% | 0.09 | 15 |
Georgia | 30 | 1.4% | 0.04 | 29 |
West Virginia | 31 | 2.2% | 0.83 | 38 |
North Carolina | 32 | 2.2% | 0.10 | 30 |
Colorado | 33 | 2.4% | 0.04 | 23 |
New Mexico | 34 | 1.2% | 0.41 | 37 |
Mississippi | 35 | 3.9% | 0.09 | 26 |
Virginia | 36 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 31 |
Texas | 37 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 32 |
Montana | 38 | 2.5% | 0.04 | 33 |
Washington | 39 | 0.0% | 0.00 | 28 |
Vermont | 40 | 2.2% | 0.32 | 42 |
Alabama | 41 | 2.2% | 0.01 | 44 |
Maine | 42 | 2.2% | 0.07 | 40 |
New Hampshire | 43 | 2.2% | 0.02 | 41 |
Tennessee | 44 | 2.2% | 0.03 | 45 |
South Carolina | 45 | 2.2% | 0.01 | 43 |
Wyoming | 46 | 2.2% | 0.05 | 46 |
Hawaii | 47 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 47 |
Idaho | 48 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 48 |
Arkansas | 49 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 49 |
Utah | 50 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 50 |
Alaska | 51 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 51 |
A spokesperson for CasinoGrounds commented on the findings:
“Gambling addiction is a very serious and often dangerous issue that can affect millions of individuals. It is interesting to see how much support is available across the United States to support those suffering and help people on the road to recovery. Nevada is one of the most well-known states for gambling, so it is promising to see the state coming out on top providing the most support to residents. Gambling addiction is a very serious problem everyone should seek the support they need to avoid taking gambling beyond a healthy level.”
The research was carried out by CasinoGrounds.com, the leading online gambling community, which promotes safe and responsible practice and discussions around gambling.
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Relax Gaming joins forces with PointsBet to strengthen footprint in Ontario
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has significantly enhanced its presence in the Ontario market through an agreement with leading Canadian operator, PointsBet.
This partnership reinforces Relax Gaming’s aim to become a standout provider across North America, having already gained early success in Ontario. Relax became one of the first suppliers to deliver content to the region’s players in March 2022, debuting with over 120 games across multiple operators.
PointsBet pride themselves as one of Canada’s leading operators offering unmatched speed, ease of use, and a comprehensive array of pre-game and in-play sports betting options. This is complemented by a top-tier online casino which will now be boosted with the integration of Relax’s portfolio of slots and live dealer options.
With its authentic Canadian approach, PointsBet prioritises technology that minimises external dependencies to maintain control over its platform and has a commitment to responsible gambling best practices, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all players.
Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, said: “Since we launched in Ontario we have enjoyed tremendous success, with our content hitting the sweet spot for the broad range of players in the Canadian province. This partnership with PointsBet will strengthen our presence in the market as the region’s leading operator integrates our rich content portfolio which will engage its player base.”
Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer at PointsBet, added: “Relax Gaming has established a strong reputation across North America and in Ontario in particular. The impressive range of content that will be integrated into our platform will increase engagement within our online platform and we are delighted to be able to provide more immersive experiences to our audiences.”
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Jackpot Digital Receives Approval from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
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The approval follows the Company’s news release dated February 6, 2024, announcing the signing of a licensing agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to install the Company’s Jackpot Blitz dealerless poker ETGs into SIGA casinos.
SIGA operates seven casinos and Playnow.com in Saskatchewan. At the outset, SIGA proposes to install Jackpot Blitz machines at its Dakota Dunes and Gold Horse Casino properties, located in Saskatoon and Lloydminster, respectively.
Jackpot CEO Jake Kalpakian said: “We are excited to receive approval as a gaming equipment supplier in Saskatchewan. This represents the first major jurisdictional, non-tribal license received by Jackpot during our continuing expansion into the land-based casino market. We have many more license applications underway in the US and other Canadian provinces, which will dramatically impact our ability to accelerate the rollout of Jackpot Blitz across North America.”
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Teams under the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) banner have expanded their long-term partnership with Play Alberta, the province’s premier iGaming destination. As part of the agreement, the Flames will feature AGLC’s responsible gambling program, GameSense, on their home helmets and a Play Alberta insignia displayed on their home jerseys. The Stampeders, Wranglers, and Roughnecks will integrate the Play Alberta logo onto their uniforms.
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The agreement makes Play Alberta the exclusive sports betting and online gaming partner of the Flames, Wranglers, Stampeders, and Roughnecks. Through the partnership, Play Alberta and CSEC will develop unique partnerships and in-arena giveaways during the season.
“Through GameSense, our partnership with Play Alberta equips our fans with the knowledge required if they wish to participate in gaming while they support their home team. We are both proud and excited to extend our relationship with Play Alberta that makes cheering for our teams that much more fun while also generating revenue to support the quality of life for Albertans,” said CSEC President and CEO Robert Hayes.
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In addition, proceeds generated through the website go toward the province’s General Revenue Fund. In 2023–24, $235 million was generated for programs and services that Albertans rely on every day through Play Alberta, an increase of more than $42 million from the previous year.
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