I've been doing it since the last 2 months, I'm lucky to be able to control myself when I have more important needs so I leave gambling or now I only spend less than $500 a month. I missed some contests in duelbits because I don't want to get caught up in a complicated situation and I have to put my personal interests first.
Nice choice man because giving our personal time is also important as gambling is not so much important if we are not into professional ones.Maintaining our lifestyle and enjoying life outside in the real world is must do task.It is good you have your limits set up and $500 is also good amount for gambling budget.But still whenever you wish to gamble you can as there is no limitations to it but yea competitions are always there so don't regret missing them as many more are on way.