I am trying to understand your logic. With gambling when your money is gone, it's gone period. With stocks you can sell anytime you want. Stocks are generally viewed as a long term investment. With gambling it's here today gone tomorrow. Besides, in most states (to my knowledge) it is illegal to play poker for money even in your own home. So playing for money on the internet isn't any different. I am not finding fault with anyone that does play, just trying to understand why people think anything goes on the internet.