Have you ever wonder why even there are a lot of negative things gambling bought, it still doesnt leave us ? Is that so, gambling has been a part of our culture , even you have plenty or not. Rich people often socialize in the form of casino, while the poor are contented on country games with lower bets. I, as a person living on a third world country, witnessed how gambling form our culture. Town celebrations or "fiesta" are not complete without low cost gambling houses called "perya" where you can bet starting from almost $.02 and above. Every corner of the street has some kids playing coin games and even a wake makes its company awake using card games. Weird isnt it? How about in your country?
I don't think what country you're in but it seems that you have a good culture there while most of us play on the casino. In such country that is full of work lots of loads everyday and the only way to have some hang out is casino i have no time for some activities after a long weeks of working hard. Gambling culture is different from point A to point B what is its purpose is to have a good time for you to forget some and enjoy that day.