Hi DCH, for many of us this addiction sneaks up on us and we are so far in debt by the time we realise we are addicted that it is an uphill struggle . So well done on recognising that you have a problem .
The advice you will get is to stop gambling completely – and if you find this difficult put barriers in place like gambling blockers on your laptop and phone , cut up and cancel all cards and get someone else to take care of your finances .
I hope you find this site helpful – you will get lots of support on here