Yes, it can be that way, no doubt, but it must also be emphasized that things are very good, you will say how they are, for example, I am a person who knows how to play slots, I feel relaxed because the music or the adrenaline of playing and almost winning is something that I like, it excites me, however this is something that not everyone sees that way, for me it can be an escape, it's like going to see my country's team at the stadium, however even though it is an escape, it has to be done responsibly, we cannot lose control because in the end we lose money.
That is because you know how to treat gambling as well so you can feel relaxed, enjoy and excites you. But other people will not do the same as you and even many of them lose control while playing gambling so it is difficult for them to enjoy the gambling games. That is not as an escape for you because you can use gambling with right and only for have fun and fills your spare time. But those use gambling for other reason, they will think that gambling is an escape from their main activities and they are vulnerable from the other problems that can occurs.