I think of it more like buying weekly lotto tickets with the same set of numbers played over and over, until not. Same rules apply.
In the world of the OTC, investment does NOT supersede gambling.
Investment is reserved for less risky holdings held over an extended period of time (like holding a good mutual fund where the handler buys and sells based on market trends). You just remain 'invested' while your money works for you bringing in additional appreciation, interest or dividends
In the OTC, it is pure speculation coupled with gut, presumptions, assumptions, greed speed, hesitant belief, blind faith, half-truths and absolute ignorant luck.
But I still THINK I got it right. Go figure.