Personally, as a beginner gambler at one point, after realizing I had been spending too much money on gambling, I have made the decision to start tracking my progress and especially my spending. It wasn’t something I had thought of initially, but I knew I had to take control before it became a bigger issue for me, my future and relationships. By keeping track of how much I was betting and winning (or losing most of the time Xd), I could see exactly where my money was going. This helped me recognize patterns and set limits for myself. It also gave me peace of mind knowing I was only gambling with extra money I earned from side jobs, making sure it didn’t affect my main finances.

However, I kept tracking it all made the whole experience feel more manageable and enjoyable, safe and also helping to stay away from addiction and excessive gambling.