Some people consider the stock market as a very well regulated and more sure way of gambling. On that note, have you ever taken winnings from a casino and invested them into the market?
Now that you've mentioned it, I think this would be a good way of investing your money although it seems to me like another form of gambling. In my opinion, this is something anyone should approach with an open mind.
I agree the stock market is just a high-brow way to gamble. After all, you are betting on outcomes, right? Some say they have sure fire ways to beat the odds but it is really just research and hopes that produce a specific outcome.
I have invested some of my winnings in the stock market and it is a gamble but one that can pay out very well if you "win". With a little research you can make a decision on a good stock and really make some money,