If you feel or think here is not the right place for this you can say it. I am open to corrections as we all are here to learn.
Well, it's the only place where we can discuss such things because it's where most gamblers gather to share thoughts, games, and news about casinos why not tips to quit and fight addiction. IMO I don't think the solution is to quit entirely as that might only make your cravings for gambling worse. Let's say that if you give your best effort and stay away from gambling for several months, do you believe that the next time you gamble it will be better than before or worse? I believe it will likely be worse because you won't have control over the cravings you have been fighting for the past months, likely leading to spending all your money in one place in short time.
So I believe the solution is to focus on controlling the amount you gamble. Instead of investing too much money in gambling, consider spending those funds elsewhere or start an investment. It's okay to gamble once or twice a week with a smaller amount of money just for fun as long as it doesn't become an addiction and hurt you financially.
You can't entirely escape those ads they're everywhere, on television, in emails, on billboards and even from friends or people talking about their winnings or bets. So if you consider gambling as an enemy, they say to keep your friends close but your enemies closer.
My small tip: when I want to gamble with a bigger amount of money I say is it better to risk this amount of money with a potential of losing it or spend it buying something else (clothes, trip, good dinner…)