Gamblers Anonymous founded in 1957 is an international fellowship of people who have a compulsive gambling problem.

Who created Gamblers Anonymous?

Gamblers Anonymous was founded in 1957 in Los Angeles by Jim Willis, an alcoholic who used the 12-step recovery program of Alcoholics Anonymous as the foundation for his gambling fellowship, which now boasts 18,000 members. In the years since, compulsive gambling has only become more of a problem.

Is Gamblers Anonymous really anonymous?

Most people made quite a name for themselves as full-fledged gamblers by the time they turned to Gamblers Anonymous. ... However, no disclosure of any affiliation with Gamblers Anonymous can rightfully be made by anyone but the member themselves.