Gambling-related financial problems?
How we support you
Individuals & families
If you're struggling with gambling-related financial issues, we can help you find solutions. We offer financial counseling that can relieve the pressure. Thanks to funding from our state partners, we can offer these financial counseling sessions at no charge to you or your family. These virtual sessions are 100% secure & confidential.
Group sessions
Feeling alone or isolated is a common feeling among people impacted by problem gambling. Knowing that others have similar financial struggles can reduce feelings of isolation and shame.
We provide group financial counseling to individuals and families at no charge, providing solutions and a path forward to those affected by gambling loss. All group financial counseling sessions are led by a GamFin financial counselor.
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Providers
We can help you integrate financial counseling into your client's treatment plan. If you have a client in financial distress due to gambling, we will provide financial counseling support, or we can work directly with your client in a virtual one-on-one setting. Counseling sessions are entirely funded by state partners.
State governments & partners
State government agencies, problem gambling councils, and other organizations partner with GamFin to help fund counseling services for individuals and families who are experiencing financial issues due to problem gambling. Learn more about the organizations with whom we partner.
Funding from state governments enables us to provide financial counseling at no cost to individuals & families.
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You’re not alone
Book an appointmentGambling disorder is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, regardless of income, education, or ethnic background. Gambling disorder is identified by a pattern of repeated and ongoing betting and wagering that continues despite creating multiple problems in several areas of an individual's life, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
Problem gambling can have a serious impact on families
Gambling-related debt can cause significant financial problems and emotional distress for a spouse and family. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, adult men with a gambling disorder have on average $50,000 – $90,000 in gambling-related debt, debt that is commonly hidden from their spouse.
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What is GamFin?
GamFin is the leading provider of financial counseling for individuals and families with gambling-related financial problems. All of our financial counselors have a duty to act in your best interest. We never sell financial products, charge commissions, or offer investment advice.
What is financial counseling?
Finances can be a difficult and painful subject to discuss. Our financial counselors have experience working with individuals, families, and others affected by problem gambling.
We also provide financial training for mental health professionals to help them navigate their clients' financial challenges.
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FAQs
In most cases, GamFin services are free to residents of states where we have active partnerships.
GamFin provides free, confidential financial counseling for individuals and families affected by gambling-related financial issues through partnerships with state agencies.
Individuals impacted by gambling-related financial issues often feel they have nowhere to turn. The added financial pressure can exacerbate anxiety and stress, which can lead to more gambling. Financial counseling can help relieve that pressure—helping you gain clarity, find a path forward, and restore hope.
Unlike financial advisers who focus on growing wealth, financial counselors help you address immediate financial issues and provide essential support to regain control, including managing debt, creating a spending plan, and setting up guardrails.
Coverage varies by state. Visit your state’s program page to see if free financial counseling is available where you live.
GamFin’s services are funded through partnerships with state governments, problem gambling councils, and other agencies committed to helping people impacted by gambling.
GamFin serves individuals experiencing financial distress due to gambling. Providers can also refer clients and integrate GamFin counseling into treatment plans. Services are available in states where GamFin has active partnerships.
Your information is safe and secure. GamFin is HIPAA-compliant and will only share information with your written consent. During your intake, you’ll have the opportunity to review and sign privacy forms.
Your first session will be with an intake specialist who will review your needs and match you with the right counselor.
The first meeting is focused on fact-finding. Counselors will ask questions, listen, and assess your situation. You can expect to leave with a strategy that includes concrete steps for moving forward.
On average, most people benefit from 3–4 sessions. More may be available if family members are involved or if your situation requires ongoing support.
We provide both one-on-one virtual sessions and virtual group financial counseling sessions.
Group sessions are free and open to anyone in the U.S., even if you don’t live in a state we partner with. They’re a supportive space where you can bring questions, get answers, hear from peers, and learn together.
No. Group sessions are completely voluntary. You’re welcome to just listen until you feel ready to participate.
You’ll meet with a professional financial counselor who understands gambling-related financial challenges. After several sessions, you’ll also receive a personalized GamFin Financial Recovery Plan™, which includes a budget and step-by-step strategies for moving forward.
It’s a personalized action plan created after your initial sessions. It outlines your budget, debt repayment strategies, and practical next steps for building financial stability.
No. Bankruptcy can sometimes be an option, but only as a last resort. For most people struggling with gambling losses, the better path is to repay debt and build a healthier relationship with money. Our counselors will help you explore alternatives first.
No. We do not provide loans or sell financial products. Our counselors don’t earn commissions and won’t try to sell you anything.
That’s okay. You can always come back when you’re ready. In the meantime, explore resources like 800gambler.org to learn more about gambling harms and support options.