I agree with you, OP. Following these guidelines is essential for becoming a smart gambler:
1. Have a side hustle that earns you money weekly or monthly.
2. Only risk what you can afford to lose.
3. Lower your expectations regarding gambling outcomes.
4. Remember that success in gambling is unlikely; the odds are 1% success to 99% failure.
If you truly want peace of mind, don’t rely on gambling as your sole source of income. Consider getting a job or starting a business. Enjoy gambling as a source of entertainment rather than as a way to make money.
Exactly this are spectacular ways that one can simply be on a safer side while gambling and not go overboard bit sometimes for the love of money one will want to do too much forgetting that it requires patience meanwhile losses are inevitable. But in trying to beat the casino I think there's much to consider but for the mean time I totally agree to the listed out points of having a steady side hustle and risk what one can afford and sure it'll results to a minimized loss and risks factor.