Things we must do to stop gambling according to experts:1. Recognize the problem
2. Remove the stigma
3. Confide in a love one
4. Seek professional health
5. Adjust as needed
Source:
https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/how-to-stop-gambling-expert-advice/Now, if you still want to gamble but you don't want to become addicted to it, one of the things you should do in my opinion is:
1. Only set aside an amount of money that you will use to gamble in a casino.
2. Don't think that you will gamble to make money, because if you do that, you will surely have a problem later.
3. Just spend a few hours staying in a casino to gamble so you can avoid what you don't realize is wasting time that you should be spending on important things instead of gambling.
Gambling is full of different moments but when you play by the basic principle of its safety, you will go far, you will last long because your winning moments will be more than the times you will lose in gambling, you mentioned some but some of them are not even needed, gambling doesn't habe a straight rule just the basic ones we can practice to stay safe in order to avoid money and don't gamble to the point we make wrong decisions that may end up in addiction and debt.
Lets go over your list from beginning to the end; Recognizing the problem will help any gambler that is having hard time in gambling, I will rather confide in a buddy and friend than a love ones because they will be emotional towards decision making and will likely tell you to quit especially if the hate gambling, seeking a professional health is another cost, I think a friendly help is enough except for chronic gambler. Every gambler need adjustment when needed.
Your last 3 point is also helpful but whether you think about making money in gambling or not, your decision and choice depends on what you play, if you win big, you likely make money and if you lose, you wouldn't make anything, there is no way out of this and lastly, to avoid addiction, staying away from casino is really helpful to the health.