The difference between trading and gambling is clear. Though they may appear similar on the surface because both involve risk, money, and the possibility of gains and losses, they are clearly distinct. Trading requires a high level of skill to be profitable. A trader who is consistent, knowledgeable, and disciplined can profit from trading in the long run.
On the other hand, in gambling, even when the gambler has demonstrated great knowledge and conducted extensive research on the games, winning is not guaranteed because gambling is designed in such a way that it is always unpredictable and based on luck, with no room for skill because the odds are always stacked against the gambler, implying that the bookies are ahead of the gambler.