I said that investing is similar to gambling in that it involves a certain degree of risk. I differentiate between gambling, which is a recreational activity that can become a behavioral addiction, and investing, which is a productive practice in which the risk level can be reduced depending on the individual investor's skills, his ability to develop a realistic business plan, and his readiness to work towards it later. Please don't interpret my words with ideas I didn't intend. I believe my meaning is clear and does not require much interpretation.
I agree that both investment and gambling have the risk of losing money, but I think they are two very different things and cannot be equated.
Gambling is basically more dependent on luck, without a strong basis of analysis or control over the outcome. Meanwhile, investment involves a decision-making process that is based on research, analysis, long-term strategy, and careful planning. Risk in investment can be managed and reduced as knowledge and experience increase, while in gambling, risk is almost entirely dependent on factors beyond our control.
So even though both have risks, their essence and purpose are different. Equating them can be misleading, especially for those who are just starting to understand the world of finance.