sinkov ---I agree with your sentiments, although I think that we are from a different era who still largely think for ourselves and are not that easily led by what we see on TV. There are so many betting companies that feature adverts during lots of programmes and I just switch off to them. Likewise, I have no desire to go online to gamble, it is my choice.
People are too easily brainwashed these days and they have to have a go so that they can face their friends ---none of that has ever bothered me or my missus. I suppose we are miserable buggers but happy with it ---and healthy!