Hey Nick,
hope your week is going well. I’ve been thinking that we have been short on some masculine advice lately on this site. A lot of men tend to gamble on more adrenaline types of gambling like racing, sports, black jack and roulette. I know often in recovery they complain about a lack of excitement. So I just wanted to post a couple links I have often found very useful. I’m a bit of a researcher by nature and in my work. I’ve always felt when dealing with this addiction that knowledge is power. It gives us the insight into where we may run across pitfalls and insight into why we may be feeling the way we do. One of the links references a book. I have never purchased nor am I related to it in any way. Nor am I recommending at this time as I just don’t know. But the advice on the web page seems sensible and my government provided certified gambling addictions counselor said yes these symptoms apply to gambling addiction as well. And of course fee free to disregard! This is your recovery after all.
http://www.azccg.org/Male_Gamblers.html
http://www.azccg.org/Types_of_Gamblers.html
https://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/post-acute-withdrawal.htm