My family loves that game so much we got Mr. N a pretty little silver suitcase thingie (deluxe version I guess) for Christmas. I agree with you, it’s all a matter of whether or not you can control yourself, but that’s true with anything, including food.
Now for your next present get him a foldable felt Holdem table top to go on the dinning room table. When he's done it fits in the closet. He'll love it!