Also, my kid saw I play crash games. For the kids, this is just a flying rocket and changing numbers. Whole game is boring. Lego, toys, creating something from paper, coloring, ipad having fun outside takes all the time and is more interesting.
Most important - I can always say stop to gambling with friends, or put everything on pause and go play with kids. Maybe that is why they are not interesting in gambling, but rather spend time with me doing something.
One thing you need to remember is that each child's interests are different. Some children is getting bored easily when playing with objects and toys in front of them, and more interested in what their parents are doing. If your child is not interested in watching gambling games such as poker, crash games or slots that you play, of course bringing other children to play could be a solution. But, if he is more interested in gadgets or what his father is doing, then it is impossible for him to be more interested in toys.
but if you pause or stop when the child is coming to you, then that is the same as hiding from the child, according to the concept of what @OP said, but if he is keep paying attention to your activities, then that is no longer a solution even if you are carrying several children. If, giving gadgets to children is not a problem, maybe this can divert their attention when they are bored playing with the toys in front of them.