Taking a break from gambling is good. Maybe you won't even feel the impulse to gamble and then who knows perhaps you won't be a gambler? Its worth a try
Once in a while you just have to take a break from all gambling activities so that you dont continue losing money or when you feel that you have been too consistent in gambling and that you might run the risk of even becoming an addict.
Also important that you detach yourself from all unwanted stuff and especially where money is involved you better be staying away because it can take away your money as you lose the bets rather than wining the amount from it.