How is it that in countries where gambling is illegal you can still buy shares from the stock market?

George Dingeldein: No it is investing.

Jon Bergmeier: Buying stock market is a business decision, you are buying certain stakes into that business, if they are succesful you can later sell thos stakes for a profit, however, if they are not, then you may lose money. It has nothing to do with gambling, but could be seen as a "gamble", but the so could crossing a busy road be seen as a "gamble"!! Hope it helped!!...Show more