-snip- What's the difference? You are still doing gambling at the end.
Yep, it is no different. Both require funds to play. If he realizes in crisis or has limited money, it is better to stop both. Keep money for urgent or more necessary needs.
-snip- And I don't understand what do you want to happen on your last line.
Same here. He looked like writing in a bad way. The point of his statement seems unclear, so it is hard to understand. Let's wait for his response, he may have something as the reason.