No, I don't consider trading as gambling because gambling depends on luck mostly and trading depends on your skills and experience.Though trading needs a little bit luck but it doesn't not matter much rather gambling is just matters on luck.
So what do you say about Poker? It is gambling and
everything depends on your skills and experience - exactly like you describe trading. For me personally, playing poker is much more safe then trading altcoins.
i believe you mate because if you are a pro or you understand the game you will able to win and gain profits maybe he just mentioning about some slots games or dice, similar to alt trading if you now how the coin moves you will gain profits.