Montana Named One of the Most Gambling-Addicted States in America

When it comes to trying to win money, Montanans like to take their chances. The Montana Lottery's "Montana Millionaire" game is proof of that. The game has become extremely popular.

But when it comes to how much we gamble and how easy it is to gamble in Montana, it isn't all fun and games.

According to WalletHub, Montana has a serious gambling problem. When it comes to the most "gambling-addicted" states, Montana comes in at number three on the list, only behind Nevada and South Dakota.

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According to their report, almost 2.5% of Montana's population has a gambling disorder, one of the highest percentages in the country.

Another issue with gambling in Montana is the access to machines. We have a large number of gaming machines. We have access to them in retail and convenience stores; even some of our airports have them.

Growing up in Montana, I have been around the machines for most of my life, so I don't notice how many we really have.

When friends or family visit from out of state they are almost always amazed at how many casinos they see.

Here are some of Montana's concerning rankings:

Tied for 1 in gaming machines per capita
1 in legality of sports gambling
5 in casinos per capita
7 in percentage of adults with gambling disorders

According to WalletHub reports, it's not easy for Montanans who have a gambling problem to overcome it. Montana doesn't have gambling counselors, and "doesn't require businesses to train their employees on disordered or problem gambling."

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If you ever want to get away from gambling, Utah is the state that is the least "gambling-addicted", followed by Alaska, Vermont, Maine, and Nebraska.

If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, there is national help at 1-800-522-4700 or at NCPGambling.org.