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 46K members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Addiction communities list. It is the 9th largest community in the Gambling topic page.

Roughly 12K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Gambling, Day, and Addiction. Product recommendations often mention online ga meetings.

On Reddit
46K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +12K members
Growth: +35.8% / 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: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 64 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!
    33 posts in the past month
    1. I don’t know how to stop
    2. 72 days!! $5,800 saved
    3. lost over $100k gambling and im only 22 years old
    #1
    Trigger Warning!
    I don’t know how to stop · 72 days!! $5,800 saved · lost over $100k gambling and im only 22 years old
    33
  • ❤Seeking help & Advice❤
    19 posts in the past month
    1. (Almost) rock bottom
    2. I am finally recognising my gambling addiction, now its time to stop.
    3. I Have to Quit
    #2
    ❤Seeking help & Advice❤
    (Almost) rock bottom · I am finally recognising my gambling addiction, now its time to stop. · I Have to Quit
    19
  • 🛠Recovery Tips & Tools🛠
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Relapse? You need to beat it with actions
    2. What actually kept you in recovery? (Beyond just running out of money)
    3. He ganado en el casino...
    #3
    🛠Recovery Tips & Tools🛠
    Relapse? You need to beat it with actions · What actually kept you in recovery? (Beyond just running out of money) · He ganado en el casino...
    6
  • 📰News & Current Affairs📰
    1 post in the past month
    1. Gambling is ruining the integrity of sports
    #4
    📰News & Current Affairs📰
    Gambling is ruining the integrity of sports
    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 46K 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

8
Views /mo
(-27%)
7
Visitors /mo
(-30%)
0
Referrals /mo
(-100%)

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