Based on recent research, there are currently 2.5 million Americans who have a gambling addiction and an additional three million are considered to be problem gamblers.
Approximately two to three percent of Americans meet the criteria for problem gambling. That's around 6 million adults and about a half million teens.
15 percent of Americans gamble at least once per week.
About 40 percent of people with a gambling problem started gambling before the age of 17.
Approximately two to three percent of Americans meet the criteria for problem gambling. That's around 6 million adults and about a half million teens.
15 percent of Americans gamble at least once per week.
About 40 percent of people with a gambling problem started gambling before the age of 17.