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By this logic:

- I buy stock that doesn't perform how I expected.

- I hire someone to produce art.

- I pay a lawyer to represent me in court.

- I pay a registration fee to play a sport expecting to win.

- I buy a gift for someone expecting friendship.

Are all gambas.

You aren't paying for the result (the win), you are paying for the service that may produce the desired result, and in some cases one of may possibly desirable results.

>>rapind+(OP)
>I buy stock that doesn't perform how I expected.

Hence the adage "sir, this is a casino"

>>rapind+(OP)
None of those are a games of chance, except the first.

>>nkrisc+t
>None of those are a games of chance, except the first.

Neither is GenAI, the grandparent comment is dumb.

>>Suppaf+31
I see the resemblance, though. Money goes into mystery machine, thing you were hoping for maybe comes out. If it didn't, put more money in until you get the prize you want.