Gambling in the USA
The List of the Most Gambling Addicted US States
Gambling disorder or gambling addiction has affected 1–3% of adults in the United States. Gambling interfere with the daily life of people when it become an addiction and can cause a lot of problems. In the US, consumers experience over $100 billion per year in total gambling losses. Gambling addicts develop a high tendency to amass even more debt, suffer from other health issues, lose their jobs, strain their relationships or even commit crimes.
A male gambling addict accumulates an average debt of between $55,000 and $90,000 whereas a female averages $15,000.
The top 5 gambling addicted states are:
- Nevada
- South Dakota
- Montana
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
That Nevada garnered the number one spot is really no surprise. If you are going to gamble where it is legal, remember that, never bet more than you can afford to lose.
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