That's his challenge to himself and his strategy not to go deep in this activity. Because each one of us has different approach in combating the addiction. And for him - total pause is needed not to go on the brink of addiction.
I get that, but I’m still hoping the OP comes back one day, fully in control of himself. It’s okay to take a break for a month or even a year, but if the love for gambling is still there, I think we can continue, as long as we’re in control. The real enemy isn’t gambling itself, it’s our lack of control. That’s the part we need to work on.