its actually easy to defeat that addiction , what will be the important things you do?
Forget to play instead make it your family as your priority have bonding time with them instead of using your time playing. Make other habbit that can make you happy with your family not with your self alone.
I think it depends how deep is your addiction. Sometimes its easy to said than done to stop and focus on your family instead. But there are type of gamblers who cant control themselves anymore and this kind of gambler need a professional help and a support from family. Knowing the risk and possible consequences if you're a new gambler is a must to prevent yourself from being addicted.