Baton Rouge Gamblers Anonymous

Is your shot clock ticking down till Wednesday?
For a lot of people, that buzz is just part of the fun — a few bucks, a little something riding on the first game to make it interesting.
But if the number in your head has been creeping up... if part of you is already planning how you'll make it all back over these last few games... you might know that feeling better than you'd like to.
You're not the only one who's been there. Plenty of us spent nights exactly like the one coming up doing quiet math we didn't want to admit to anyone.
Here's the thing: there's a room full of people who get it, no questions asked. You can walk in, say nothing, and just listen.
If Wednesday evening already has a plan attached to it, here's another kind of room you can sit in — tonight, tomorrow, or Wednesday itself:
Mon — 7:00 PM, South Baton Rouge Church of Christ, 8725 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge
Tue — 7:00 PM, Broadmoor Baptist Church, 9755 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge
Wed — 6:30 PM, Grace Baptist Church, 630 Richland Ave, Baton Rouge
However the week goes, you're welcome. 💚

The games are getting louder.

The series tighten. The lines move. The notifications start coming in faster, and the group chats don't quiet down until well past midnight. For most folks, it's just a fun stretch of the spring.

For some of us, it's the stretch that gets away from us.

If something in you already knows tonight is going to be a problem — or tomorrow, or this weekend — you don't have to wait it out alone.

🌿 Thursday, 12:00 PM — Baton Rouge

🌿 Thursday, 5:30 PM — Alexandria

🌿 Thursday, 7:00 PM — Baton Rouge

🌿 Thursday, 7:00 PM — Hammond

🌿 Friday, 12:00 PM — Central

Addresses and full meeting list: https://batonrougega.org

Come early. Come late. Just come.

Help for Gambling | Baton Rouge GA Struggling with gambling? Find hope and support through Baton Rouge Gamblers Anonymous. Join a local GA meeting and start your recovery journey today.

Everyone's got a horse this weekend.

Coworkers passing around phones. Cousins texting picks. The bartender pulling for the long shot. Even people who never bet are putting "just $20" on something with a name they like.

For most of them, it'll be a story they tell on Monday — win or lose — and then it's over.

But maybe this isn't the only "$20" you've put down this month. Maybe it hasn't been just $20 in a long time. Maybe the rush of having something riding on the outcome is the part you keep chasing — and when the race ends, you're already looking for the next one.

If that sounds familiar, you're not the first person to feel it. There are folks all over Baton Rouge who've sat exactly where you're sitting and found their way to something steadier.

You don't have to talk. You don't have to introduce yourself. You can come and just listen.

Today — Friday, 12:00 PM
Blackwater Methodist Church
10000 Blackwater Rd, Baker, LA 70818
(Meeting room behind the church)

Tomorrow — Saturday, 10:00 AM
Luke 10:27 Church
536 Centerville St NE, Denham Springs, LA 70726
(Second building on the left, up the wheelchair ramp in back)

More meetings and information at http://batonrougega.org

The chairs will be there if you are.

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There’s a certain energy in the air this time of year—brackets filling up, underdogs rising, and the thrill of “just one more chance.” For many, it’s all in good fun. But for others, that same feeling can quietly spiral into something heavier.

If you’ve found yourself chasing that next win, refreshing scores a little too often, or feeling the pressure build with every close call… you’re not alone. And you don’t have to sit with that feeling by yourself.

There’s a place where the noise quiets down and real conversations begin. A place where people understand what it’s like to get caught up in the action—and how to find a way out of it.

You can join us today:

🏀 Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Broadmoor Baptist Church
9755 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge

Or find another time that works for you. There’s always a seat open.

Sometimes the strongest move isn’t doubling down—it’s stepping back.

Help for Gambling | Baton Rouge GA Struggling with gambling? Find hope and support through Baton Rouge Gamblers Anonymous. Join a local GA meeting and start your recovery journey today.

This week, two of our nine weekly meetings have something special to celebrate.

Members from those meetings are marking a combined 90 years off the bet.

That number is inspiring, but recovery does not happen all at once. Every one of those years began the same way, one day at a time. One decision not to place the next bet. Then another day. Then another.

If you are struggling right now, remember that you do not have to solve the rest of your life today. Just focus on today. Don’t place that first bet.

Whether you have decades off the bet or you are trying to get through your first day, there is always a chair waiting for you.

One day at a time.

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Help for Gambling | Baton Rouge GA Struggling with gambling? Find hope and support through Baton Rouge Gamblers Anonymous. Join a local GA meeting and start your recovery journey today.

Meeting tonight, just like every day in the Baton Rouge area. If you want to gamble that is your business, if you want to stop gambling that is our business and business is good.

🏈 Big game coming up? You’re not alone if your thoughts aren’t just on the teams—but on the bets.

What starts as “just for fun” can slowly take over—impacting your peace of mind, your finances, even your relationships. If you’ve been wondering whether your gambling has crossed a line, you’re not the only one thinking that right now.

There’s a way out. No judgment, just support from people who’ve been there.

📞 Local Confidential Help Line: (888) 502-5610
🌐 Visit us online: BatonRougeGA.org
🤝 In-person meetings available 7 days a week across the Baton Rouge area.

This could be your turning point.

You're not alone in your struggle with gambling. If you've been wondering how to stop, or feel like you can't, know that many people in Baton Rouge and Hammond understand exactly what you're going through. At Gamblers Anonymous, we offer a safe, supportive space where you can share your experiences, find strength, and discover hope for a life free from gambling addiction.

We have multiple recovery meetings available throughout the week in our area, creating a community where you can connect with others on a similar journey. Taking that first step can feel daunting, but it's a powerful move towards healing and lasting change.

Ready to explore a new path?

➡️ Find more details about local meetings and resources at: https://batonrougega.org
➡️ For immediate help and a compassionate ear, call us anytime: 888-502-5610 (available 24/7).
You deserve support, and we're here to help you find it.

Help for Gambling | Baton Rouge GA Struggling with gambling? Find hope and support through Baton Rouge Gamblers Anonymous. Join a local GA meeting and start your recovery journey today.

If gambling is taking more than just your money, it might be time to stop waiting.

You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t have to do it alone. And you don’t have to keep carrying the weight of this pain into tomorrow.

There is help. There are people who understand—and they’ll be there tonight.

🕖 Gamblers Anonymous Meeting – Tonight at 7:00 PM
📍 South Baton Rouge Church of Christ
8725 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
🏫 Education Building to the Right of the Church

Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, you are welcome. Come as you are. No judgment. Just hope.

🟦 Open to anyone who wants to stop gambling.

Send a message to learn more

🏒🏀⚾ Playoffs Are Here… Is It Time for a Fresh Start? ⚾🏀🏒

Stanley Cup playoffs. NBA playoffs. College baseball playoffs.
It’s a thrilling time for sports fans—but for some, this season can also bring stress, temptation, or financial strain when gambling becomes more than just “fun.”

If sports betting—or any kind of gambling—has started to affect your life, you’re not alone. There is hope, and there is help.

Join us TONIGHT for our monthly Gamblers Anonymous Speaker Meeting:

📍 Grace Baptist Church
630 Richland Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
🕡 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
(Building on the Left Side of the Church, 1st Floor)

Come listen to real stories of recovery and support. No pressure. No judgment. Just an open door and a caring community.

A new season of life can start with just one meeting. Maybe tonight is your night.

Send a message to learn more