This will just be a battle between oneself. Disciplined to follow budgeting or setting a budget, but not following it. The bottom line is really all about whether you would follow through on the things you set, and that would be you and you alone. Both are valid, but it takes the WILL to follow them. It's a balance.
I agree. The only problem is that many addicted gamblers have a weak will and may violate their own discipline, as there is a great temptation to try their luck one more time while gambling. I think that this can be experienced not only by many addicted gamblers, but also by beginners.