Industry Ad Spend
FanDuel$1.2B+20%|
DraftKings$950M+19%|
BetMGM$380M-24%|
Caesars Sportsbook$280M-13%|
ESPN Bet$320M+28%|
Fanatics Sportsbook$450M+125%|
Hard Rock Bet$95M-21%|
Bet365$425M+183%|
PointsBet$45M-47%|
BetRivers$85M+13%|
FanDuel$1.2B+20%|
DraftKings$950M+19%|
BetMGM$380M-24%|
Caesars Sportsbook$280M-13%|
ESPN Bet$320M+28%|
Fanatics Sportsbook$450M+125%|
Hard Rock Bet$95M-21%|
Bet365$425M+183%|
PointsBet$45M-47%|
BetRivers$85M+13%|

The Devastating Reality

These statistics reveal the true cost of gambling addiction on individuals, families, and society. The numbers are staggering, but behind each statistic is a real person struggling with addiction.

Financial Impact

$92.9B

Total amount lost by gamblers in the United States annually

$55,000

Average debt accumulated by problem gamblers

$240B

Global gambling industry revenue in 2023

$7.2B

Annual cost of gambling addiction to U.S. economy

75%

Of problem gamblers experience severe financial difficulties

$1,200

Average monthly spending by problem gamblers

Health & Social Impact

23%

Of problem gamblers attempt suicide

2.6M

Americans suffering from severe gambling addiction

49%

Of problem gamblers experience depression

60%

Of problem gamblers have considered suicide

15%

Of problem gamblers abuse alcohol or drugs

35%

Of problem gamblers get divorced

Industry Profits

$13.6B

Casino industry profits in Las Vegas alone (2023)

$4.3B

Online gambling revenue in the U.S. (2023)

450K

Slot machines operating in the United States

$89

Average profit per casino visitor

1,000+

Commercial casinos operating in the U.S.

92%

House edge advantage in most casino games

Demographics

6M

Americans meet criteria for gambling disorder

18-25

Age group most vulnerable to gambling addiction

2:1

Male to female ratio of problem gamblers

10-15%

Of young adults engage in problem gambling

37%

Of problem gamblers started before age 17

8-10M

Family members affected by someone's gambling

Recovery & Treatment

8%

Of problem gamblers seek professional help

70%

Success rate with professional treatment

3-5

Years average time to seek help after problem starts

50%

Of treated gamblers remain gambling-free after 1 year

12

Average number of therapy sessions needed

85%

Of people who attend support groups show improvement

These Numbers Represent Real Lives

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