Would you do the same for a friend?
Nah, I am gonna be honest with that kind of friend of course and tell him frankly about priorities in life. Tolerating such behavior won't give him the best results with his gambling addiction but instead you are just making things even worst. We all know that most people won't take advices from others but if that friend has to listen and do something to minimize his gambling activity then he's worth the help if not, then I don't what is.