Investing and gambling might seem similar but they play out very differently...

https://thinkaora.com/luck-is-not-a-plan-where-investing-and-games-of-chance-actually-differ/

Investing and gambling might seem similar but they play out very differently over time. Casinos clearly show you the RTP—your expected return, which is usually negative. Investors aim for positive expected value, growing wealth over the long haul