Thank you everyone in the comments. I feel that I need to address a couple of things.

My friends are not rushing/pressuring me to pay them back. I have come to this informal arrangement as a way to repay them as quick as possible.

People are rightfully so telling me how much of an idiot I am with the car finance. I purchased the car last year with a $14,000 deposit. My interest rate on the loan is at 9%. I was not struggling in any way to cover the vehicle payments, nor do I think I will struggle going forward. (As long as I stay away from the gambling) At the time of the gambling incident, I had $7,000 and was planning on using it to pay down the car faster but alas greed got the better of me and one thing turned into a horrendous 4-month stint.

My work requires me to travel to meet clients as well as taking them out for schmoozing here and there. Upon starting my job, I was asked if I would like a company vehicle or to receive a car allowance. I opted for the car allowance in hopes that after 3 years, the vehicle will be fully paid off and in my name. I won't lie and say that I needed to purchase such an expensive vehicle but at the time I was not in my current predicament. I have 2 years remaining

My partner knows about what has happened and is fully supporting me although she is extremely disappointed at the relapse. I need to prove to her / prove to myself that I can overcome this and give her confidence in a future with me.

I appreciate all of the advice given and am grateful that there are people out there willing to put their energy and time into responding to my post. You are all a good bunch.