This question is a paradox. You ask the most newbie question ever whilst stating that newbs get confused about this newb question.
Sports betting is gambling. The only possible way in which it could not be considered as such is if you are 100% certain that you are betting with an edge on the market, at which point you can call it simply business.
Bolded part! It is indeed gambling as long you do make bets and there's accompanied risk to it then it would be always gambling.I dont know on why there are people who do really make out these kind of questions
talking about or they would rather just be clear that they've trying to compare casino games which is pure luck vs sports betting which is strategic ones talking on whats the difference.
Its a bit misleading or confusing honestly which the answer of this kind of question had already been beaten up to death.