Investing is not a game

The government has just banned online money gaming. Fantasy leagues, poker apps, all gone. Why? Because almost everyone lost money. That’s the truth behind these so-called games. Now, pause and think: isn’t this exactly how many people approach investing? The illusion of quick money Gaming promised freedom — play a match, double your money, repeat. But the numbers told a different story. Speculation, whether on a cricket match or in the markets, almost always ends the same way. A

This article was originally published on August 25, 2025.