Do you know that the Holy Bible didn't condemn betting? infact, servants of the CREATOR even engaged in betting to help them determine the mind of the CREATOR on something. It's actually called "Lot" (casting Lot or something)
So, what do you call it in your culture, is it considered a bad thing, if yes ,why?
In my country betting is very common. In every large Street we have at least bookmaker chain. And even though betting is only above 18 years, there is tons of advertising everywhere. I always thought that the bible prohibits gambling and betting for money. But I am not really religious, so I don't follow the bible.