Absolutely agree with you. Gambling can distract a person from his daily routine and helps to release emotions when it is really necessary. Sports also helps in this respect, but unfortunately there is not always time to get out into the fresh air for sports. If for one reason or another a person can not do sports, then gambling is a great alternative. The main thing that interest in gambling does not cause addiction, but it is enough to limit yourself and your greed.
To find relief from the stress of the daily routine is one of the main benefits gambling proportionate to its enthusiasts. Everyone needs some spare time to relax, forget the problems and occupy their minds with entertaining activities which don't demand a lot of mental and physical effort to be accomplished. If gambling fits this role in someone's routine, it's going to be excellent! Of course, it won't work in the same manner for every individuals, and that is why each person has to know what is benefical and what is harmful for them.
To find out if gambling is benefical or not, the person has to observe what are the impacts of gambling on their behavior and how it affects the execution of their tasks along the day. When there aren't side negative effects, they are fine to continue gambling.