You do not have to play every single game that you see. If your funds are not enough to gamble, then you should not risk it at all. Even if your funds are "enough" to gamble, if you do not have more than enough then you should avoid it. I usually gamble with 20-30 cents per bet in the places I gamble, rarely ever do 1 dollar per bet but if I have to then I do it, but never more.
I do not care if there is a huge better amazing game out there, if it requires me to gamble more than I am comfortable with then I do not gamble it. You should focus on that, the game could be great and you might get a lot more fun with it but in the end if you end up with absolutely nothing then there is nothing wrong with avoiding it.
Yes I have gambled for a long time so I understand how to place it I also understand how to adjust the balance with the game I choose if I play a high risk game, of course I have prepared enough balance. For example hacksaw provider is quite familiar with this provider some of the games are my favorites one of them Frutz this is my highest multiplier so far https://imgur.com/FjWjPlU i got it on the first bet strangely I'm not addicted to playing it because I know the risk is high.
Its not easy to win and hit a high multiplier in slots so everytime I feel that its not a lucky day for me (for having consecutive losses), I will try the games requiring skills for a change. Then switch back again depending on the mood and in my budget.