Addiction is not healthy for anything. I make bets because I enjoy it. If I see they hurt me I immediately stop. I think everybody can't do that. If you are desperate about gambling you should see professional help. This isn't a joke, it's a psychological problem.
It's great! Looks like you have done controlled yourself , I know it was the problem for most people / gambler.
So why you didn't share here the receipt make ourselves keep in control?