Sure, gambling can be exciting for a lot of folks. Including me. The chance of winning gives a rush. But we always gotta think - is the fun worth the harm it can cause? Gambling ain't a game like football with cheering crowds and it can hurt people badly, financially and psychologically. If you are not ready for that, you can always find safer ways to get your joy that don't put everything at stake.
I think gambling will really be fun for someone who understands the real concept of gambling, understanding the possible risks and what is meant by winning chances in gambling is an action that must be emphasized more and is a mindset and understanding that must be had to become a healthy gambler. Because most of the gamblers really can't feel the fun that is meant, and it is not uncommon for them to claim unilaterally that gambling is a place to earn.
That is typical of gamblers who do not see rationally and from various sides from the beginning of their involvement which ultimately makes them fall on the wrong path. On the other hand, it is sometimes possible for fun to turn into stress and strain when you get out of control, meaning that it is important for a gambler to always apply firmness to his consciousness to identify such situations which stop when gambling is no longer fun for you, because everything must be balanced between the money spent and the pleasure gained, or even yes as you suggest that it is better to switch to something else that is also fun but without the possibility of significant risk.