I agree with the others. Take home pay amount is rather irrelevant. A player could take home $3k a week, but still need every penny to pay the mortgage, utility bills, credit cards, insurance, etc.
Gambling is an afterthought. Rather like that lovely pair of fancy, overpriced shoes I'd love to have but would hardly ever wear...

Personal and family financial responsibilities come first. Whatever is left over can be sorted out for recreation, shopping, gambling, eating out, saving for vacation, or whatever.
Please also bear in mind that while you might occasionally win, more than likely you WILL lose in the long term. That is why so many of us emphasize
disposable income to be used for gambling. In other words, even if I were to flush that $25 I might deposit tonight down the toilet instead, the phone bill is already paid, and the money for the electric and mortgage are still in the bank .... That is what is meant by disposable income.
That said, start slowly. Set yourself a weekly or monthly limit. Keep up with deposits, and don't deposit willy nilly without keeping some sort of tally. Always remember it's only for entertainment. Never chase your losses.
Good luck. May Lady Luck smile on you.
Mousey's 2 cents.
