My state pension is paid weekly into a bank account.When I was eligible for it, I was asked how I wanted it paid, elected for weekly and that's how it has been ever since.
On the other hand, I'm not happy that in future premium bond prizes will be paid straight into a bank account. It's exciting getting the white envelopes especially as they now put multiple prizes in the same envelope!
I do adhere to whatever budget i allow myself to gamble with on a daily basis. Only going above said budget if, from the original outlay, a profit is made. And then just 10% of said profit can be used for any further bets.