A Newcomer Asks
Helpful answers to common questions about getting started in Gamblers Anonymous.
Ready to stop gambling?
You are
not alone.
Recovery is possible. Through shared experience and mutual support, the Winner's Circle helps individuals overcome gambling addiction and rebuild their lives.
01 / About GA
What is
Gamblers
Anonymous?
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience with one another in order to recover from compulsive gambling.
GA is not a treatment program or a counseling service. There are no fees or dues. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling.
Meetings provide a safe and confidential space where people support one another, one day at a time.
02 / Start here
Am I in the
right place?
You may be wondering if Gamblers Anonymous is for you. Many of us asked the same questions before attending our first meeting.
You might relate if:
- Gambling has caused problems in your finances, relationships, or work.
- You feel guilt, secrecy, or loss of control around gambling.
- You have tried to stop but found it difficult on your own.
If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone—and help is available.
03 / How to join
Take the
next step.
Ready to stop gambling?
Meetings are a welcoming place built around shared experience and support. Our meetings are anonymous. Members do not share what they hear in meetings or whom they see in meetings. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of our program.
Weekly meeting
Thursdays
7:00 PM CT
Meetings begin November 5, 2026.
Meeting ID: 880 3752 1985
No password.
04 / Resources
Keep
going.
A few starting points for learning, reflection, and finding support.
Download PDF
Combo Book
The yellow Combo Book is the foundation for the GA program. As members of GA, we are encouraged to read the RECOVERY and UNITY Steps often and continuously review the Twenty Questions.
These steps are the basis for the entire Gamblers Anonymous Program and practicing them is the key to your growth.
Parents Standing Together
Support, education, and connection for parents and caregivers affected by their child’s gambling. Find guidance, practical resources, and a community of parents who understand what you’re going through.
The Twelve Steps
An introduction to the Twelve Steps of recovery.
Towards 90 Days
A practical reflection for building momentum.
Working the Steps
Guidance for exploring the Steps as part of your recovery journey.
Find a Meeting
Search for Gamblers Anonymous meetings online or in person through GAMeetingFinder.com.
Day at a Time
Read today’s reflection and focus on recovery one day at a time.
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