We don't really need to check the stats of people who gamble, that's just dumb. Just set a specific amount you CAN spend (and will) spend for each session, each amount should adjust depending on the number of times you gamble say per week or per month. And no, gathering the same amount of money isn't exactly possible since it's money you decided to dedicate for your enjoyment/entertainment. There's a different part of your income that should go directly to money that will be used for investing. Those kinds of financing would make your life a whole lot easier and at the same time stress free (just don't forget to add enjoyment, spend a little for yourself).