For many people, gambling is just entertainment, as long as it does not violate the law. Several types of official gambling, such as the government-run lottery, are a source of funds for various programs that benefit the community.
Indeed, in some countries, official gambling generates funds used for tuition, economic progress, and other government programs. Even so, the source of the funds remains an activity that clearly makes people greedy and selfish, and wants to be rich without effort.