Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a bill last week that officially recognizes gambling addiction under the state’s Substance Use Disorder Act, expanding options for treatment. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday that officially recognizes gambling disorder as an addiction in Illinois. It’s just recognizing the fact this is also another addiction disorder, and those people also need the help.” A recent investigation by Capitol News Illinois and Illinois Answers project found that people in Illinois lost over $7.7 billion gambling last year. “SB 2749 builds on that commitment by strengthening Illinois’ approach to gambling disorder prevention, education and treatment.”