This is not just because of the alcohol, in any part ofethe world men will be men. This is the reason why people are getting more and more drinks and making problem. It is true most of the elite people consider it a place for discussion and for fun, while the normal man can't afford and spend on those activities same as the wealthy one's.
It is what they called socialization. Drinking alcohol is also part of it. Besides the drink is the key to better understanding to one self and to others. It is the feeling that could not be feel if not one is not drunk. This is why a place like traditional casino are having this so that one can make socialization and not only to alcohol but also to gambling.activity. The place is creates for the sole purpose of having fun and winding up.with friends from the stress outside or from work and or business if onr is a business owner.
That is why Las Vegas is called the entertainment capital of the world and every casino are treated like leisure and entertainment center, they don't only have casinos they have bars, hotels concert halls and everything associated with casinos, this what makes casinos a very successful business it is a business that creates a business, and you are always on the go here unless you run out of money.