I don't think it is just you. Lotteries and other forms of gambling destroy lives continually, yet a materialist ethos and drive for acquisition apparently negates the definite risk of overall loss for most if not all who bet.

When people are ignorant or fail to use their intellect and reason, they become simpletons and fare easily persuaded by simplistic arguments that may even be against their own interests.

This factor makes them easy prey for confidence tricksters and manipulators such as is Trump.