There’s always time for recovery. No matter how bad or addicted a certain gambler is, if he allows redirection and create positive changes instead, he will definitely become a responsible gambler in the making. This is is just a matter of acceptance and taking the positive route this time, nonetheless, if he will let gambling addiction ruins him completely, he will never gain new chances to change himself anymore. There’s no hope for any gambler that he, himself isn’t helping his own self anymore.
That is, if he finally decides for himself what's best for him. It is him that will indeed give direction to his life. No one else. So if he wants to alter his lifestyle, he can. But he needs sheer will and determination to keep up with his targets. One always has the chance to change for the better. But it will start from yourself.