Yep there are still many people playing this game in our country but I no longer dare play it again here especially in a public place, because if we get caught we can be punished for 3 years max or a fine of $3500 max.
It's not worth the risk, even if we only bet $1 or only bet with a pack of cigs, the punishment will still be the same.
So for the OP who seems to be in the same country as me, it's better to be careful because we know how the police work here.