I didnt have tine before to explain what I meant about the £180.
In your CG’s mind he will be convinced hes lost the 180 plus whatever he deposited. The fact of the matter is he has lost whatever he deposited. The £180 was just part of the game leading up to the unsuprising, inevitable loss. If every bet lost or every single occasion produced no winners then there probably wouldnt be any addicts.
His addiction is fooling him he’s lost £180 he’s probably chasing that amount or thinking about it right now. Dont let his addiction fool you either.
I dont think anybody will advise you one way or the other what to do. But it lokks like you’re not telling him to leave. I admire you for doing this but only if its in a genuine effort to stand by him. There will be people who think its a great idea and others who think your foolish. You have made your mind up and must now stand by your actions. Just because you dont take onboard some suggestions offered does not mean you can’t enhance others. Like protecting your son and looking after yourself first and foremorst.It’s pointless making any rules if you can’t bring yourself to enforce them his addiction would love it.
Ultimatums like, “it’s me or the gambling” are futile unless you can stick to your word without doubt.
I know when I first got into online poker it was small steaks at first, for months. Then they increased, usually after a “win”.
Keep your wits about you
Take care.
Geordie.