Let's just hope that people don't think like that of using gambling to make money because it's really hard to do. Most people will only experience defeat rather than win, let alone big wins. Indeed, certain people can really get big wins, but not many. And that is what makes online casino sites increasingly popular on the internet because they can attract more people, especially by using attractive promotions coupled with giving bonuses.
I wouldn't use "hard" as a description for gambling really, more like unknown, neither easy nor hard since you can't exactly figure out whether you're going to win or not in a gamble. Ofc it tends to fall more toward the losing side since the house always wins, but you get my point I think. Unfortunately since it's "unknown", it ends up looking more attractive to most people as well hence why they're going for it.
I feel the same way, like they're unaffected or even doing better in this economy.
We have rising prices of goods and services, high inflation, dropping stocks. The average guy who has his habits like smoking, drinking, gambling, is still going to do it. The situation isn't that bad when it comes to your needs and addictions. You won't have enough money to take a loan, buy a new car or travel but you will still have that $50 to bet on your soccer team.
It mostly boils down to only seeing one perspective of their lives instead of its entirety (especially since we can't exactly see the other sides) imo. They're probably struggling, but it may be only visible in the later term since they have say, savings, or are just asking loans and stuff like that.