Gambling in the USA
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.
As discussions about legalizing gambling in Georgia gain momentum, major casino operators like Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming are poised to lead the charge if the state changes its restrictive laws.
During a recent Georgia House study committee meeting, Christopher Gordon, president of Wynn Resorts’ development arm, expressed keen interest in building a multibillion-dollar casino should legal barriers be removed. Similarly, Boyd Gaming’s government affairs vice president Ryan Soultz highlighted Georgia’s market attractiveness.
Wynn’s model would be similar to its $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor, suggesting that a new Georgia casino could employ up to 4000 workers and contribute substantial gaming tax revenue.
Although specific locations have not been chosen, both companies have indicated they would need constitutional changes to move forward. Their willingness to invest heavily in the Peach State demonstrates a strong belief in the untapped potential of the state’s gambling market.
Such developments offer a compelling argument for lawmakers to consider gambling expansion, marking a shift toward economic incentives as a primary motivator for legislative change.
Should Georgia proceed with legalizing casino gambling, the legislative language will be crucial in shaping the industry’s landscape. Key proposals may include requiring casino companies to invest at least $1.2 billion per resort and generate a minimum number of jobs, often set at around 10,000 per license. This ensures that any developments bring tangible benefits to the local economy.
Additional legislative demands include rigorous background checks for key personnel, proven industry experience, and adherence to strict technical and financial standards. Only companies with substantial capital and robust infrastructure, like Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming, are likely to meet these stringent requirements.
Gambling in the USA
Plaza Hotel & Casino to welcome the U.S. National Champions Summerlin South All Stars to be TNT Ignitors for Welcome to the Weekend Friday Fireworks, next Friday, Sept. 5
The Plaza Hotel & Casino will welcome the U.S. National champions, the Summerlin South All Star team to be the special guest TNT Ignitors of the property’s Welcome to the Weekend Friday Fireworks show, next Friday, Sept. 5 at 9:15 p.m., taking place on the Plaza’s rooftop pool deck.
“Getting to ignite the Plaza’s amazing fireworks show is a great honor for the team,” said Chris Mallory, president of Summerlin South. “And we thank the Plaza and Jonathan for the warm welcome and fun celebration planned for the team, including a pizza party for them and their families.”
“All of Las Vegas is proud of the accomplishments that the Summerlin South team made in the All Star postseason,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “We look forward to hosting the team and their families, and we hope all of their fans come out to celebrate with them and enjoy the fireworks show.”
The summer fireworks shows are staged from the top of the Plaza’s South Tower every Friday at 9:15 p.m. from May through September.
The public can watch the Welcome to the Weekend Friday Fireworks Show for free at the rooftop pool, at Carousel Bar under the Plaza’s iconic dome, and from in front of the Plaza on Main Street, which will be closed to vehicular traffic during the show for viewing the fireworks from Carson Avenue to Ogden Avenue.
The Plaza’s fireworks will be dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change or cancellation. Updates will be available on the Plaza’s social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
New Hampshire charitable gaming revenue has reached $24.8 million last month, up from the previous year’s figure of $14.5 million, boosted by the opening of new casinos.
The latest figures come from the New Hampshire Lottery and Gaming Commission, which shows that of the 15 casinos, only four saw losses, while four others were not in operation last July.
The Nash Casino, which opened in March, generated the highest revenue of all the casinos – $5.8 million.
The highest year-over-year increase was seen by the Revo Casino Lebanon, which opened in a new location in December, and saw revenue rise by 321% from $387,836 to over $1.6 million.
Other notable rises were seen from the Lakes Region Casino, which generated an increase of 24% year-over-year and The Brook, which saw a 17% rise from $4.7 million to $5.5 million.
The biggest declines came from The Lucky Moose Casino, where profits dropped by 79% from $666,454 to $139,748, and the Gate City Casino, which saw profits fall by 16% from $2.7 million to $2.3 million.
Historic horse racing revenue rose by 85% year-over-year, from $10.6 million to $19.7 million, while games of chance revenue increased by 53% from $3.3 million to $5.1 million.
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