Hello everyone. Newbie here.

The best advice I can offer is

A gambler with a safety net or bailout kitty is a very motivated gambler 

This adult son likely has very little responsibility due to living at home .....which although not a deciding factor in this addiction is certainly a contributing one

You need to come down like a ton of bricks do not under any circumstances offer to pay down his debts or give him a cash injection as is will all get P****d away gambling 

Ensure all immediate family is also aware of this situation 

Next set him a goal to get out of the family house and into his own accommodation it will provide a distraction from gambling and a sense of achievement which may be enough too set him straight it really depends how deep he is into it

I'm guessing this Bloke is in his early - mid 20's so theres time to fix the mess but it needs to be nipped in the bud quicky

I was bad for gambling in my 20's and my parents although didn't give me any bailouts really didn't understand what I was dealing with.

I kind of had to force myself out of the family home myself to gain some amount of financial responsibility and it took a lot longer than it really should have.

@3y9voe5ub8 thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate your perspective and advice. My very best to you.

@px7r04ftl6 hi, so sorry to read this and what you’re going through.

Under no circumstances do you give him money or pay off anything. He has to face the consequences of his actions. If he asks for money, it’s not likely to be for the thing he says it’s for, it will be for gambling. 

You can only help him if he wants to help himself. He needs to be completely transparent.

I am a compulsive gambler, I took out huge amount of debt in my husband’s name without him knowing. But today I am 810 days gamble free! 

Good luck 

Claire x