In my country, there are places and events where gambling is legal. But there are still who choose to play on illegal ones or just set up tables on their own backyards and play cards. Maybe it is the thrill and convenience that makes them gamble there than in legal venues.
In my country, people see gamblers from negative perspective they believe it is illegal,
Different people have different views on gambling. But in my experience in my country because there are so many ways of doing gambling, that it is already accepted socially. Everything is turned into betting opportunity. From cockfight, to spider fights to sports betting.