If you not ready to lose your money, then don't even try to gamble!
It is a nice suggestion but who will put that suggestion in the minds of addicts? , none of the addict ever want to hear to those who will suggest them to stay away from gambling, and they realize it worst at the time when they lose all of their money and remain with nothing in their hands.
Nobody knows what really moves addicts, but my prime guess is that they feel the need to gamble, just like nicotine for smokers. Winning or losing is not the main factor for them. they just can't go to bed without have been able to gamble.
It's sad to be honest because it's out of their control, that's why an intervention or professional help is needed.
but i told by experienced forum member here that get a help from professional is just wasting time , not sure now the opinion and suggestion to get help from professional will work..