I think for starters betting is not a good thing. It's hard to hold back when you start earning bitcoins because of gambling. It will become your main source of income. So, the tendency is you will depend on it. I think it's better if you will invest it. Find a trusted investment site. Or you can also join campaigns here to earn income.
Gambling depends on personal comfort. For newbie, if from the beginning have been interested in gambling then there is no harm in continuing to develop skills, especially for experienced non-crypto gamblers. Don't be afraid of risks because addiction and greed can always be controlled. The best way to deal with it is to balance the portion with other businesses such as trading or real business.