You're absolutely right, I'm impressed with your statement on the second paragraph and I believe that's one of the best advise a therapist would insist, when letting go of gambling seems difficult, the best way to handle the situation is diverting one's attention to another area for entertainment like movies, outdoor hangouts, avoiding media platforms that advertise gambling activities and most especially avoid watch sports activities for a while since it could trigger it again.
Yes, losing streak can be very stressful. but I guess by now one should be used to such as a gambler. Most of the time, we have more losses than wins. But since we play for the fun, it actually doesn't hurt much. That's why one doesn't have to be too attached with his games to avoid being depressed. Once you are stressed in gambling just take some time off. It would help you let go, so you don't have to over think it.
No matter how much gambling is for entertainment, losing there certainly feels bad to oneself. When we say that we are using gambling for entertainment, it does not feel bad even if we lose, but in fact, if we lose repeatedly, even if it is for entertainment, it feels very bad. However, it is true that if you feel excessive pressure in gambling, you should take a break from gambling because excessive pressure can be one of the reasons why people lose in gambling and if you gamble with excessive pressure, there is a greater chance of becoming addicted to gambling.