A new company will likely start operating Florida’s compulsive gambling prevention program, according to documents posted quietly on the Florida Gaming Control Commission’s website last week.
The state agency announced it intends to award Kindbridge Research Institute a contract to create a toll-free helpline number for problem gambling situations, and implement training services to employees at facilities with slot machines, as well as other programs to combat addictive gambling.
Historically, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling ran the statutory required program, including the publicized “888-Admit-It” helpline.
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling said its contract with the state expired in 2024, which meant it was not receiving $2 million in funds paid by all licensed facilities with slot machines.
