I don't understand why people are congratulating @OP for being discipline and responsible with his gambling activity?

Didn't you guys read @OP didn't set a limit how much he can gamble at that time with his friend? if he was discipline/responsible, he won't spent more than what he can afford to lose and he won't need to take a break for a month.

From this story, I would say @OP lacks of discipline, but the good thing he's not fallen to addiction.