2024 Year in Review
The Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health (VPGH) aims to inspire hope, build support, and foster solutions to empower every Virginian seeking to transform their lives from problem gambling. VPGH is dedicated to promoting wellness and cultivating strong communities where individuals can thrive.
Last year, the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health received 562 new referrals, 90% of which were referred for treatment. In our annual report, we provide a look at who sought support and their long-term outcomes, as well as VPGH’s efforts to reach more individuals in need of services.
2024 intake data
After a referral to the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, support seekers are offered an initial intake, followed by direct referral and coordination of treatment and recovery services.
562 new referrals
52% received ongoing services
100% referred to peer recovery services
90% referred to treatment
Male: 63%, Female 37%
White 53%, Black 33%, Hispanic 7%, Asian 5%, Middle Eastern 1%
18 to 24 - 6%, 25 to 34 - 25%, 35 to 44 - 25%, 45 to 54 - 17%, 55 to 64 - 15%, Over 65 - 11%
Sports - 28%, Slots at casino - 26%, Online - 17%, Card games - 8%, Lottery retail - 5%, Lottery online, Table Games, and Skill games - 4%, Stock market - 3%
Follow-up data
VPGH provides ongoing outreach to ensure support seekers receive the support they need. While data for 1 week and 12 months are listed below, similar results were found at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.
1 week follow-up
86% of those contacted responded
94% of respondents accessed help resources
94% of respondents reported decreased or not gambling
12 month follow-up
68% of those contacted responded
96% of respondents accessed help resources
98% of respondents reported decreased or not gambling
VPGH Network
VPGH centralizes treatment and peer recovery services for Virginia residents. Providers who join our referral network receive free training to serve individuals with a gambling problem and become a referral source for individuals in need of clinical services.
107 trained clinicians
5 recovery organizations
Community Outreach
Community outreach activities — including local, state and national presentations; agency engagements; and problem gambling program development — helps build relationships, address community needs, and raise awareness about VPGH services and resources.
139 outreach activities
VPGH members
*Data from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024