(Maybe not so) Interestingly gambling industry don't attract much heat as the tobacco/oil companies do. I think pharma companies are a bit different than the other two and they are already controlling us indirectly.
Depends on where you're from!
Gambling is frowned upon in a lot of EU countries more than the tobacco industry, there are still countries where smoking is not seen as much of a big deal, compared to gambling check Italy or Finland for example
Might be true since I only visited the part of Europe that is popular with the tourists so my view on the subject might be biased because of that. Maybe the silent majority like you said despise gambling as much as they despise tobacco and alcohol.
Still though, they allow casino operations in Europe. Is there a country in Europe where operating a casino is strictly forbidden? I could come up with a name.