Gambling is a fun game if you can control yourself and do not lose more than you can afford. If you need to borrow money to gamble or it affects your family life, then stay away from it.
OP have problem with gambling, obviosly he can't control yourself, because he appeared this thread.
my suggestion to find some new hobby with pets or plants. but i guess that it is very difficult because there is no adrenaline to which gamblers are accustomed
Engaging ourselves with other activities may give some good results to overcome the gambling addictions. One of my friend to rid gambling, he never keeps money with himself. He is on progress towards breaking his addictions. Find the problem and planning according to would help to avoid or to overcome the gambling addiction.