I kind o like feeling in control of my finances and that means controlling my spending and being very aware of what goes in and what goes out. I normally check my accounts every month and may make a few decisions on what to spend next month if things are not looking correct. One of the things I do is to set aside 10% of my income for things that I really do not need - expensive clothing, gadgets and electronics, books, games,... and part of that is gambling. For me, a reasonable gambling budget is 3 to 5% of my income, although I may allow more if I have some extraordinary income that month. How do you plan your gambling or fun budget?
Congrats, you made the first step towards money and balance management which is actually one of the most important parts in order to be successful in gambling.
I really can recommend this (old)
book from John Patrick which explain the importance very well, for all who show more interest in the topic. Of course, there are also a lot of free sources available on the web covering this topic.