- In general, it cannot be denied that gambling came first. Before bitcoin appearance. And it is also obvious that there are many people all over the world who are obsessed with playing gambling, especially in the modern era that we have today where even if you are at home you can gamble at an online casino without any hassle.
That's why Bitcoin should not be compared to gambling because of the size of their difference, it is because Bitcoin can be considered a long term investment and gambling is not, but rather a type of entertainment that can be wasted if you just want to have fun.
Well, the truth is that people love to gamble rather than invest. Maybe they'd just know about Bitcoin because it was already been an option now in gambling sites but thinking this would give them interest, I don't think so. Because as long as fiat still exists, we can't assure that gamblers will choose Bitcoin, with the high fees and transaction delay - that was a big deal for them.
Yes, we can't compare Bitcoin to gambling in any aspect and much more about popularity because whether we like it or not, Gambling has been known for many years and people are happy despite suffering losses.