RESOURCES FOR GAMBLERS

If you have begun your recovery journey, congratulations. Choosing recovery takes courage, commitment, support and perseverance. While recovery is not always easy, it can lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life.

We wish you success on your journey and encourage you to take advantage of the resources available to Minnesotans, including free treatment services, peer support groups and tools that can help reduce access to gambling, such as Gamban, an online gambling blocking app.

Free Financial Counseling Options for Minnesota Residents Impacted by Gambling

LSS Financial Counseling

We understand that problem gambling can strain finances. That’s why we’ve partnered with Lutheran Social Services counselors to provide a valuable, no-cost resource for those experiencing financial issues from gambling, whether you are the gambler or a family member: Financial Choice services through LSS Financial Counseling.

Learn More and Apply Here

GamFin

If gambling has created financial challenges, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face them by yourself. GamFin financial counselors are here to help you:

Take control of debt
Boost your money confidence
Rebuild and strengthen your credit
Ease money-related tension with loved ones
Explore your financial options
Build lasting financial habits
Create a budget that works
Transform your relationship with money

Learn More and Apply Here

How does your gambling compare with others?

Perhaps you’re wondering if you are gambling more than most. By taking this quiz you’ll be able to gage your gambling compared to other Minnesotans.

If you're concerned that gambling may be having a greater impact on your life than you'd like but aren't ready to speak with a counselor, Gambler Healing can be a good place to start. This free program features eight video sessions that follow individuals in recovery as they work with a counselor, along with resources to help you better understand your relationship with gambling and explore your next steps. If you decide you'd like additional support, a list of treatment providers is available below. Treatment is provided at no cost to Minnesotans, and telehealth appointments are available.

Community Meetings

Gambler's Anonymous (GA) Minnesota chapter website,  1-855-222-5542 (1-855-2CALLGA)
Gambler's Anonymous (GA) virtual meetings
Worldwide GA meetings
GAM-ANON website Toll-free helpline 1-888-435-7166 (1-888-HELP1MN).
Smart Recovery website or call 440-951-5357

Help and Support for Spanish Speakers
Find resources for Spanish speakers.

Limit Gambling Access

Reduce time and money spent gambling online with voluntary, self-exclusion apps that block gambling sites.

LEARN HOW

Online Self-Exclusion Tools
If you're looking for ways to limit access to online gambling, two voluntary self-exclusion tools are available.

Gamban blocks access to tens of thousands of gambling websites and apps across multiple devices. To support recovery efforts, MNAPG offers free one-year Gamban subscriptions that can be used on up to 15 devices within a household. To request a subscription, email sstucker@mnapg.org.

BetBlocker is a free app that helps individuals restrict access to gambling websites and apps. Users can choose to block gambling entirely or limit access during periods when they may feel more vulnerable. Visit BetBlocker.org to learn more and download the app.

Financial Controls

TrueLink is a debit card that lets you—or a loved one—control how much money can be spent and where.

Casino and Card Room Self-Exclusion

Minnesota allows individuals to self-exclude from casinos and card rooms for six months, one year, three years or permanently by signing a voluntary agreement with each facility. During this time, you won’t receive promotions and may be charged with trespassing if you enter. Jackpots of $1,200+ will be forfeited.