Usually people who have addictions will be more open to people who have addictions too. It's like an environment, because maybe they are too embarrassed to tell people who don't gamble at all. However, they feel that if people who have the same addiction they also have the same problem. In fact, it will not solve the problem at all or even they will be even crazier because they have friends who if they are destroyed they will be destroyed together.
You have to be selective in trusting someone to explain personal problems to the right people, not looking for solutions to people who have the same addiction because they also have the same problem and cannot escape gambling addiction. We must openly explain our problems to family, relatives or advisers and even religious leaders, anyone who is entrusted with keeping personal secrets, I think we don't need to be ashamed if it is related to gambling addiction cases because it is not an act that harms other people and they will definitely help you to therapy to prevent gambling addiction. However, for complete recovery to avoid gambling addiction, your first step must be consistent to improve your life for the better and be free from gambling addiction.