> I prefer prediction markets to gambling because the platform isn't the bookmaker.

Just because you prefer poker to slots, that doesn't suddenly mean that poker isn't gambling.

Where did I say it wasn't gambling. I said prediction markets are preferable to sports books like DraftKings. I don't like either personally but its an important distinction

poker and slots are two very different variants of gambling. Sure, there is plenty of chance/variance in poker but there is an undeniable skill component that is lacking in slots.