I'm with ya man. Today is I hope my final day 1, gambling has literally changed who I am as a person for the worst. I recently hit rock bottom, blowing through almost a year in saving in 3 hours.
Jul 30, 2019 Prior to the new tax reform law, taxpayers’ costs (like transportation and admission fees) could be claimed regardless of winnings. But beginning with the tax year 2018 (the taxes filed in 2019), all expenses in connection with gambling, not just gambling losses, are limited to gambling winnings.
The only advice I can give, if you gamble online, is to self exclude yourself permanently. Basically I told the betting shops about my situation and asked them to permanently remove me from all online gambling in the UK. So, at this point it is impossible for me to lose any more online.
Not sure if that was helpful. Stay strong man.