I know the term 'casting lots,' is associated with the Holy books which spoke about it when Jonah was to be thrown overboard. Lots was also casted during the crucifixion of Jesus, while the soldiers were sharing his possessions among themselves.

If we have known lots to be some sort of sacred activity that could act as a guide to help make some decisions after the outcome, can we not then classify or tag casting lots as a kind of gambling activity?