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Well, you know the problem then.
IMO, you should never hold raw cash with a big amount. Big advice, is always tried to buy a stuff/item in real life example like buying some Cars/Bike. It's work for me, with 2-4 years gambling.
I only lost the money I have but never lose item/stuff I owned. At least my addiction is not really f*ck up my reality while selling all my stuff for gambling.