No that’s not true. Gambling has many positive sides.
Smoking and drinking alcohol are also harmful but as long as you don’t overdo them, they won’t destroy you.
Same with gambling.
Like the other bad habits I mentioned, as long as you are in control and having fun, gambling is no different than watching a movie at a theater.
It is full of entertainment if you ask me.
Anything done moderately cannot cause any harm or negative effects. Everything has a good and bad side but it all depends on what you allow to take over. Things like gambling, drinking, smoking and even something that's non harmful like eating can be harmful when they are done without discipline. Gambling can be a source of entertainment and it can also be something very disastrous If you don't do it responsibly.