Problem Gambler Resources

Many problem gamblers have found that counseling or seeking help from others has helped them overcome their addiction to gambling. The Illinois Gaming Board recommends that you seek counseling.

For any questions about Problem Gambler Resources please contact the IGB via our Online Inquiry Form. Once directed to the online inquiry form, you will select Problem Gambler Resources in the first drop down menu labeled Category. 

• Gambling Anonymous National Office: (909) 931-9056
• Gambling Anonymous National Hotline: (855) 222-5542
  (Serving Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and other states)
• Gam-Anon National Office: (718) 352-1671
• Gam-Anon Illinois Hotline: (708) 802-0105 
• National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR), has two dedicated resources for help, support and advice about problem gambling. Please visit Gambling Help or Are You Really Winning? for more information. 

• Gam-Anon
• Gambler's Anonymous
• Illinois Alliance on Problem Gambling
• National Council on Problem Gambling

In February 2018, the IGB established a voluntary, confidential Problem Gambling Registry for Video Gaming. Persons enrolled in the registry will receive regular emails providing information on problem gambling and containing links to problem gambling prevention and treatment resources available in Illinois. Individuals enrolled in the problem gambling registry may cancel their enrollments at any time. Both Illinois and out-of-state residents may enroll in the problem gambling registry.

You may immediately enroll in the Video Gaming Problem Gambling Registry using the Problem Gambling Registry System. After you submit your information, you will receive an email containing a link you will use to verify your email address. You will not be enrolled until you verify your email address. You may use the Problem Gambling Registry System to cancel your enrollment at any time.

For questions about the Problem Gambling Registry please contact the IGB via our Online Inquiry Form. Once directed to the online inquiry form, you will select Problem Gambler Resources in the first drop down menu labeled Category. 

The rules regarding the establishment of the Video Gaming Problem Gambling Registry are set forth in Section 1730 of the Illinois Gaming Board's Adopted Rules (11 Ill. Adm. Code 1800.1730).