About r/gambling
A community for Redditors who like to gamble. Please gamble responsibly. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. When the fun stops, stop.
The community at a glance
r/gambling is a Subreddit for Gamblers with roughly 315K members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. It is the 5th largest community in the Gambling topic page.
Roughly 139K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Casino, Gambling, and Online. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Money Talk. Product recommendations often mention casino, online casino, and slots.
Community Topics
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 687 members
- 2014: 1K members
- 2015: 1K members
- 2016: 1K members
- 2017: 2K members
- 2019: 16K members
- 2020: 15K members
- 2021: 18K members
- 2023: 45K members
- 2024: 41K members
- 2025: 99K members
- 2026: 73K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 8K members
- Aug: 12K members
- Sep: 6K members
- Oct: 10K members
- Nov: 8K members
- Dec: 15K members
- Jan: 19K members
- Feb: 18K members
- Mar: 13K members
- Apr: 12K members
- May: 8K members
- Jun: 4K members
Themes
- Pain & Anger9 posts in the past month
- Is this for real?!!!
- I just burned through 4 thousand fucking dollars on this game on mgm $1 spins and not a single free game or bonus I’m losing my mind about this
- I won 24k and lost it all
#19Pain & AngerIs this for real?!!! · I just burned through 4 thousand fucking dollars on this game on mgm $1 spins and not a single free game or bonus I’m losing my mind about this · I won 24k and lost it all - Money Talk4 posts in the past month
- Got a decent bonus on Draftkings and then went to Rivers Casino to use my Directbets. Got $100 Gas Card for free too. Good profits, hope all the degens doing well too
- Biggest win so far
- Max bet the mummy
#24Money TalkGot a decent bonus on Draftkings and then went to Rivers Casino to use my Directbets. Got $100 Gas Card for free too. Good profits, hope all the degens doing well too · Biggest win so far · Max bet the mummy - Advice Requests4 posts in the past month
- Any casino games in Florida that don’t feel instantly predictable?
- I just requested 300$ from this site do you think they will approve?? ROI is too good to be true.
- Anyone in Canada had bank issues (debanking) due to high volume e-Transfers to/from Casino sites?
#34Advice RequestsAny casino games in Florida that don’t feel instantly predictable? · I just requested 300$ from this site do you think they will approve?? ROI is too good to be true. · Anyone in Canada had bank issues (debanking) due to high volume e-Transfers to/from Casino sites? - Opportunities1 post in the past month
- LET’S GOOOOOO
#41OpportunitiesLET’S GOOOOOO - Solution Requests1 post in the past month
- Do the online casino apps operate differently than playing on in-person machine?
#51Solution RequestsDo the online casino apps operate differently than playing on in-person machine?
Topics
- Casino114 posts in the past month
- Woman who banned herself from Pennsylvania casinos for life gets escorted out after winning jackpot
- Look at this beauty I hit today at Parkwest Bicycle Casino tonight
- My first grand and another handpayout later in the night at my local casino.
#1114CasinoWoman who banned herself from Pennsylvania casinos for life gets escorted out after winning jackpot · Look at this beauty I hit today at Parkwest Bicycle Casino tonight · My first grand and another handpayout later in the night at my local casino. - Gambling83 posts in the past month
- Taking a break from gambling (hope i can do it!!!!!!!!)
#283GamblingTaking a break from gambling (hope i can do it!!!!!!!!) - Online50 posts in the past month
- Do the online casino apps operate differently than playing on in-person machine?
- What online casinos offer birthday bonuses (not sportsbook)
#350OnlineDo the online casino apps operate differently than playing on in-person machine? · What online casinos offer birthday bonuses (not sportsbook) - Slots33 posts in the past month
- I made a slot-inspired game where you build your own reels to beat an opponent’s score - does it feel like slots?
- slots after showing 2 scatters every spin
- I Tried the Highest RTP Slots in 2026 so you don't have to
#433SlotsI made a slot-inspired game where you build your own reels to beat an opponent’s score - does it feel like slots? · slots after showing 2 scatters every spin · I Tried the Highest RTP Slots in 2026 so you don't have to - Betting32 posts in the past month
- Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting – its not same at all
- Have you ever had a dream where you hit big, or have an UNREAL session... only to wake up and see £0.07 in your betting account
#532BettingPrediction Markets vs Sports Betting – its not same at all · Have you ever had a dream where you hit big, or have an UNREAL session... only to wake up and see £0.07 in your betting account
Product recommendations
- casino24 posts in the past month
- What’s the best casino to play slots at in Las Vegas?
- Online Casino best deposit matches
- Best Casino in KC?
#124casinoWhat’s the best casino to play slots at in Las Vegas? · Online Casino best deposit matches · Best Casino in KC? - online casino14 posts in the past month
- Online Casino best deposit matches
- What is the best sign-up bonus offered by online casinos in the UK?
- What are some of the best online casinos with easy cash out.
#214online casinoOnline Casino best deposit matches · What is the best sign-up bonus offered by online casinos in the UK? · What are some of the best online casinos with easy cash out. - slots13 posts in the past month
- What’s the best casino to play slots at in Las Vegas?
- Best online slots website
- What are the best slot games to play on a lower budget?
#313slotsWhat’s the best casino to play slots at in Las Vegas? · Best online slots website · What are the best slot games to play on a lower budget? - crypto casino7 posts in the past month
- Best Crypto Casino
- Best crypto site out there winna.com
- Best crypto casino 2025
#47crypto casinoBest Crypto Casino · Best crypto site out there winna.com · Best crypto casino 2025
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/gambling for?
- Best for Gamblers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
- Is r/gambling free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/gambling have?
- Roughly 315K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/gambling on?
- r/gambling runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/gambling cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/gambling is organized under Gamblers.
- How do I join r/gambling?
- You can join r/gambling by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Gambling communities like?
- Communities for casino enthusiasts, sports bettors, and online gambling fans. Discord hosts crypto casino communities, sports pick competitions, and poker groups, with some communities offering real-money games and others focused purely on strategy and entertainment.
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