So now the other guys were contemplating to quit their poker playing hobby because it was really affecting their friend negatively. And they had a somewhat regular get-together to play poker with very small stakes just for the fun of it. It's a petty that they might have to abandon their poker games but to them it's either that or abandoning their friend and worsening his compulsion.
Would you do the same for a friend?
I would do so for a real friend who I know will do well it will be bad to abandon this friend with their addiction that you know will definitely lead them to depression. You all got into gambling together, it is thoughtful that you are all considering dropping gambling to help your friend. I believe it is what friendship is all about, making sacrifices for each other.