The more things change, the more things stay the same as the saying goes. While the medium and formats might change, such as "regular" sports versus eSports, you are ultimately still gambling on the outcome with the aim to beat the bookmaker in choosing a winner at good value. Wanting to socialize and be around other people in a real world setting is a good thing for most - people need interaction in their lives. Doing things online is super convenient and fast, but sometimes it actually helps to slow down your play to get more out of the atmosphere - unless your intention is simply to burn through your money as fast as possible. The vast majority of players are not walking out of casino in a profit anyway.