So is better to take it as an hobby than being addicted to it , because taken it as an hubby, you can easily control yourself and prevent the act of going overboard. Because most time is those that are literally Addicted to gambling, usually endup getting ruin by it because of the lack of self-control most time . For instance we all know that is hard for gambling addict to stop or call it a day after experiencing a certain loss or winning while those that are into it as hobby can easily stop whenever they have experience a certain loss or win .
So it's better to make it a hobby if you can still control it than an addiction that we already know they can pursue losses.
I know hobbies in gambling cost money but with the word hobby you will be happy right and this is comforting? Gamblers can certainly control it as long as they are aware and disciplined in managing their bankroll.
I am also a gambler, but more in sports betting and this does not spend money faster meaning that there is still a pause to wait for the results of the bet to win or not, as far as it is a favorite then if it loses it is ready to bear because it is not more than 5% of income.