r/problemgambling

Community Overview

About r/problemgambling

A resource for individuals who have struggled - or know somebody who has struggled - with a gambling problem.

The community at a glance

r/problemgambling is a Subreddit for Addiction and Gamblers with roughly 44K members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Addiction communities list. It is the 10th largest community in the Gambling topic page.

Roughly 11K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Gambling, Day, and Addiction. Product recommendations often mention online ga meetings.

On Reddit
44K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +33.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 66 members
  • 2014: 90 members
  • 2015: 135 members
  • 2016: 239 members
  • 2017: 532 members
  • 2018: 1K members
  • 2019: 2K members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 5K members
  • 2022: 5K members
  • 2023: 5K members
  • 2024: 6K members
  • 2025: 7K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 503 members
  • Aug: 454 members
  • Sep: 448 members
  • Oct: 545 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 913 members
  • Jan: 846 members
  • Feb: 892 members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 868 members

Topics

  • Gambling
    222 posts in the past month
    #1
    Gambling
    222
  • Day
    82 posts in the past month
    #2
    Day
    82
  • Addiction
    47 posts in the past month
    #3
    Addiction
    47
  • Stop
    40 posts in the past month
    #4
    Stop
    40
  • Recovery
    37 posts in the past month
    #5
    Recovery
    37

Flair

  • Trigger Warning!
    60 posts in the past month
    1. Friend checked out of life yesterday - TW suicide
    2. I’ve never shared this with anybody
    3. 32 yo - Made $3M with $200k, and then lost everything
    #1
    Trigger Warning!
    Friend checked out of life yesterday - TW suicide · I’ve never shared this with anybody · 32 yo - Made $3M with $200k, and then lost everything
    60
  • ❤Seeking help & Advice❤
    18 posts in the past month
    1. I need help, I'm really struggling.
    2. 19 - Just lost $4k.
    3. I need to get this off my chest.
    #2
    ❤Seeking help & Advice❤
    I need help, I'm really struggling. · 19 - Just lost $4k. · I need to get this off my chest.
    18
  • 🛠Recovery Tips & Tools🛠
    7 posts in the past month
    1. 400 days of No Nicotine, Alcohol or Weed. Actually fcking did it.
    2. If You’re Down to Your Last Dollars, Read This
    3. 6 months clean
    #3
    🛠Recovery Tips & Tools🛠
    400 days of No Nicotine, Alcohol or Weed. Actually fcking did it. · If You’re Down to Your Last Dollars, Read This · 6 months clean
    7
  • 😂Sometimes we just need a laugh😂
    1 post in the past month
    1. Can I get a “nice” for 69 days clean?
    #4
    😂Sometimes we just need a laugh😂
    Can I get a “nice” for 69 days clean?
    1

Product recommendations

  • online ga meetings
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can someone recommend me online ga meetings? I need help
    2. Can someone recommend a GA online meeting? One that I could join as a Brazilian.
    #1
    online ga meetings
    Can someone recommend me online ga meetings? I need help · Can someone recommend a GA online meeting? One that I could join as a Brazilian.
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/problemgambling for?
Best for Addiction and Gamblers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/problemgambling 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/problemgambling have?
Roughly 44K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/problemgambling on?
r/problemgambling 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/problemgambling cover?
On the Hive Index, r/problemgambling is organized under Addiction, Gamblers.
How do I join r/problemgambling?
You can join r/problemgambling by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Addiction communities like?
Support communities for people working through addiction and dependency, including drugs, alcohol, and other substances. Reddit has major hubs for cannabis and alcohol recovery, with Discord communities offering real-time peer support and accountability for people in various stages of recovery.

Monthly Stats

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Visitors
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