Yes I can control myself when I gamble because of the rare fact that I gamble for the enjoyment and not for the money like a lot of other people.
Good, if you find enjoyment when gambling.
Control is an important factor, before I was gambling I also pray and hope get the luck that is winning. The most important thing is not to mind too think about gambling and only focus to win. Believe me, when we lose then we must think our money to donate for others.
Gambling cannot be influence by anything. Experience, expertise, and studying it will not change the fact that the odds of winning is still the same. So indeed what you must focus on is having fun with it and trying to win. Just remember two things. Do not try to make it a living and never ever gambling money you cannot afford to lose.